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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,381.76, 883,736.16 and 372,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,381.76, 883,736.16 and 372,109.76 is: 513,516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,381.76 : 883,736.16 = 372,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,381.76/883,736.16 = 372,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,381.76x = 883,736.16 × 372,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,381.76x = 328,846,850,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,846,850,400.92/640,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,516.89

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