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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,516, 883,913.52 and 385,877.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,516, 883,913.52 and 385,877.92 is: 532,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,516 : 883,913.52 = 385,877.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,516/883,913.52 = 385,877.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,516x = 883,913.52 × 385,877.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,516x = 341,082,710,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,082,710,557.48/640,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,512.40

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