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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,151.40, 808,004.70 and 405,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,151.40, 808,004.70 and 405,959.40 is: 609,525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,151.40 : 808,004.70 = 405,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,151.40/808,004.70 = 405,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,151.40x = 808,004.70 × 405,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,151.40x = 328,017,103,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,017,103,209.18/538,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,525.69

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