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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,033.40, 807,827.70 and 405,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,033.40, 807,827.70 and 405,841.40 is: 609,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,033.40 : 807,827.70 = 405,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,033.40/807,827.70 = 405,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,033.40x = 807,827.70 × 405,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,033.40x = 327,849,924,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,849,924,726.78/538,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,348.65

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