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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,064.12, 883,315.32 and 368,132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,064.12, 883,315.32 and 368,132.09 is: 508,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,064.12 : 883,315.32 = 368,132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,064.12/883,315.32 = 368,132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,064.12x = 883,315.32 × 368,132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,064.12x = 325,176,714,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,176,714,880.62/640,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,037.72

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