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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,393.41, 883,718.26 and 368,548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,393.41, 883,718.26 and 368,548.63 is: 508,582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,393.41 : 883,718.26 = 368,548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,393.41/883,718.26 = 368,548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,393.41x = 883,718.26 × 368,548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,393.41x = 325,693,154,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,693,154,028.98/640,393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,582.93

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