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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,078.12, 883,334.64 and 368,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,078.12, 883,334.64 and 368,146.08 is: 508,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,078.12 : 883,334.64 = 368,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,078.12/883,334.64 = 368,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,078.12x = 883,334.64 × 368,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,078.12x = 325,196,185,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,196,185,044.21/640,078.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,057.02

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