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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,575.64, 883,421.67 and 531,507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,575.64, 883,421.67 and 531,507.16 is: 733,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,575.64 : 883,421.67 = 531,507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,575.64/883,421.67 = 531,507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,575.64x = 883,421.67 × 531,507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,575.64x = 469,544,942,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,544,942,904.16/640,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,004.68

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