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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,394.41, 883,719.64 and 368,549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,394.41, 883,719.64 and 368,549.63 is: 508,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,394.41 : 883,719.64 = 368,549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,394.41/883,719.64 = 368,549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,394.41x = 883,719.64 × 368,549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,394.41x = 325,694,546,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,694,546,345.73/640,394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,584.31

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