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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,382.80, 883,704.36 and 368,492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,382.80, 883,704.36 and 368,492.68 is: 508,506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,382.80 : 883,704.36 = 368,492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,382.80/883,704.36 = 368,492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,382.80x = 883,704.36 × 368,492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,382.80x = 325,638,587,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,638,587,944.09/640,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,506.14

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