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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,064.50, 883,315.84 and 368,132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,064.50, 883,315.84 and 368,132.47 is: 508,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,064.50 : 883,315.84 = 368,132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,064.50/883,315.84 = 368,132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,064.50x = 883,315.84 × 368,132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,064.50x = 325,177,237,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,177,237,552.75/640,064.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,038.24

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