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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,190.68, 807,287.16 and 505,307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,190.68, 807,287.16 and 505,307.77 is: 757,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,190.68 : 807,287.16 = 505,307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,190.68/807,287.16 = 505,307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,190.68x = 807,287.16 × 505,307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,190.68x = 407,928,471,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,928,471,603.56/538,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,962.72

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