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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,282.41, 883,755.71 and 368,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,282.41, 883,755.71 and 368,378.16 is: 508,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,282.41 : 883,755.71 = 368,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,282.41/883,755.71 = 368,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,282.41x = 883,755.71 × 368,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,282.41x = 325,556,300,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,556,300,497.40/640,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,457.35

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