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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,251.18, 883,299.06 and 368,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,251.18, 883,299.06 and 368,275.86 is: 508,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,251.18 : 883,299.06 = 368,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,251.18/883,299.06 = 368,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,251.18x = 883,299.06 × 368,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,251.18x = 325,297,720,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,297,720,958.69/640,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,078.28

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