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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,332.40, 883,692.72 and 368,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,332.40, 883,692.72 and 368,441.60 is: 508,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,332.40 : 883,692.72 = 368,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,332.40/883,692.72 = 368,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,332.40x = 883,692.72 × 368,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,332.40x = 325,589,159,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,589,159,665.15/640,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,468.98

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