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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,947.68, 884,409.55 and 368,963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,947.68, 884,409.55 and 368,963.02 is: 509,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,947.68 : 884,409.55 = 368,963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,947.68/884,409.55 = 368,963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,947.68x = 884,409.55 × 368,963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,947.68x = 326,314,418,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,314,418,667.95/640,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,112.41

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