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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,395.41, 883,721.02 and 368,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,395.41, 883,721.02 and 368,550.63 is: 508,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,395.41 : 883,721.02 = 368,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,395.41/883,721.02 = 368,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,395.41x = 883,721.02 × 368,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,395.41x = 325,695,938,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,695,938,665.24/640,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,585.69

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