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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,330.90, 883,690.65 and 368,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,330.90, 883,690.65 and 368,440.10 is: 508,466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,330.90 : 883,690.65 = 368,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,330.90/883,690.65 = 368,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,330.90x = 883,690.65 × 368,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,330.90x = 325,587,071,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,587,071,455.07/640,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,466.91

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