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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,139.70, 807,209.55 and 512,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,139.70, 807,209.55 and 512,334.90 is: 768,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,139.70 : 807,209.55 = 512,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,139.70/807,209.55 = 512,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,139.70x = 807,209.55 × 512,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,139.70x = 413,561,624,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,561,624,078.30/538,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,502.35

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