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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,828.35, 884,341.64 and 368,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,828.35, 884,341.64 and 368,797.14 is: 508,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,828.35 : 884,341.64 = 368,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,828.35/884,341.64 = 368,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,828.35x = 884,341.64 × 368,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,828.35x = 326,142,665,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,142,665,770.92/640,828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,939.20

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