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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,010.70, 804,942.45 and 351,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,010.70, 804,942.45 and 351,386.70 is: 525,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,010.70 : 804,942.45 = 351,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,010.70/804,942.45 = 351,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,010.70x = 804,942.45 × 351,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,010.70x = 282,846,071,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,846,071,195.42/538,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,725.74

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