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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,404.08, 883,699.56 and 368,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,404.08, 883,699.56 and 368,399.60 is: 508,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,404.08 : 883,699.56 = 368,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,404.08/883,699.56 = 368,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,404.08x = 883,699.56 × 368,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,404.08x = 325,554,564,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,554,564,424.18/640,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,358.04

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