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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,661.36, 884,335.32 and 368,837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,661.36, 884,335.32 and 368,837.59 is: 509,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,661.36 : 884,335.32 = 368,837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,661.36/884,335.32 = 368,837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,661.36x = 884,335.32 × 368,837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,661.36x = 326,176,105,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,176,105,969.84/640,661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,124.05

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