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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,947.63, 884,409.47 and 368,962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,947.63, 884,409.47 and 368,962.97 is: 509,112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,947.63 : 884,409.47 = 368,962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,947.63/884,409.47 = 368,962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,947.63x = 884,409.47 × 368,962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,947.63x = 326,314,344,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,314,344,747.33/640,947.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,112.34

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