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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,004.60, 807,006.90 and 497,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,004.60, 807,006.90 and 497,454.20 is: 746,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,004.60 : 807,006.90 = 497,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,004.60/807,006.90 = 497,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,004.60x = 807,006.90 × 497,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,004.60x = 401,448,971,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,448,971,833.98/538,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,181.30

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