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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,234.40, 806,660.40 and 412,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,234.40, 806,660.40 and 412,954.40 is: 618,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,234.40 : 806,660.40 = 412,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,234.40/806,660.40 = 412,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,234.40x = 806,660.40 × 412,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,234.40x = 333,113,961,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,113,961,485.76/538,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,901.28

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