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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,367.26, 883,682.95 and 368,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,367.26, 883,682.95 and 368,477.20 is: 508,484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,367.26 : 883,682.95 = 368,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,367.26/883,682.95 = 368,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,367.26x = 883,682.95 × 368,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,367.26x = 325,617,013,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,617,013,764.13/640,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,484.79

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