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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,526.55, 884,014.53 and 368,588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,526.55, 884,014.53 and 368,588.90 is: 508,703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,526.55 : 884,014.53 = 368,588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,526.55/884,014.53 = 368,588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,526.55x = 884,014.53 × 368,588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,526.55x = 325,837,942,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,837,942,161.93/640,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,703.26

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