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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,376.74, 883,696.08 and 368,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,376.74, 883,696.08 and 368,486.68 is: 508,497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,376.74 : 883,696.08 = 368,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,376.74/883,696.08 = 368,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,376.74x = 883,696.08 × 368,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,376.74x = 325,630,234,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,630,234,648.21/640,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,497.91

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