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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,344.29, 883,709.15 and 368,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,344.29, 883,709.15 and 368,453.48 is: 508,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,344.29 : 883,709.15 = 368,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,344.29/883,709.15 = 368,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,344.29x = 883,709.15 × 368,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,344.29x = 325,605,705,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,605,705,364.53/640,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,485.38

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