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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,807.70, 804,961.95 and 418,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,807.70, 804,961.95 and 418,834.90 is: 626,889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,807.70 : 804,961.95 = 418,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,807.70/804,961.95 = 418,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,807.70x = 804,961.95 × 418,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,807.70x = 337,146,157,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,146,157,832.06/537,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,889.79

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