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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,125.80, 807,188.70 and 403,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,125.80, 807,188.70 and 403,406.60 is: 605,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,125.80 : 807,188.70 = 403,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,125.80/807,188.70 = 403,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,125.80x = 807,188.70 × 403,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,125.80x = 325,625,249,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,625,249,025.42/538,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,109.90

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