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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,530.14, 884,019.48 and 368,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,530.14, 884,019.48 and 368,592.48 is: 508,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,530.14 : 884,019.48 = 368,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,530.14/884,019.48 = 368,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,530.14x = 884,019.48 × 368,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,530.14x = 325,842,932,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,842,932,501.51/640,530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,708.20

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