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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,337.28, 883,575.70 and 368,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,337.28, 883,575.70 and 368,301.76 is: 508,204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,337.28 : 883,575.70 = 368,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,337.28/883,575.70 = 368,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,337.28x = 883,575.70 × 368,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,337.28x = 325,422,485,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,422,485,403.23/640,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,204.81

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