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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,159.40, 808,016.70 and 405,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,159.40, 808,016.70 and 405,967.40 is: 609,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,159.40 : 808,016.70 = 405,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,159.40/808,016.70 = 405,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,159.40x = 808,016.70 × 405,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,159.40x = 328,028,438,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,028,438,855.58/538,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,537.69

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