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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,008.60, 807,012.90 and 497,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,008.60, 807,012.90 and 497,458.20 is: 746,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,008.60 : 807,012.90 = 497,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,008.60/807,012.90 = 497,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,008.60x = 807,012.90 × 497,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,008.60x = 401,455,184,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,455,184,610.78/538,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,187.30

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