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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,069.48, 807,530.46 and 301,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,069.48, 807,530.46 and 301,368.04 is: 452,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,069.48 : 807,530.46 = 301,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,069.48/807,530.46 = 301,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,069.48x = 807,530.46 × 301,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,069.48x = 243,363,871,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,363,871,970.50/538,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,290.79

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