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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,948.37, 884,410.50 and 368,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,948.37, 884,410.50 and 368,963.72 is: 509,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,948.37 : 884,410.50 = 368,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,948.37/884,410.50 = 368,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,948.37x = 884,410.50 × 368,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,948.37x = 326,315,383,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,315,383,665.01/640,948.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,113.37

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