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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,252.62, 741,766.57 and 385,024.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,252.62, 741,766.57 and 385,024.69 is: 530,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,252.62 : 741,766.57 = 385,024.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,252.62/741,766.57 = 385,024.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,252.62x = 741,766.57 × 385,024.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,252.62x = 285,598,446,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,598,446,338.47/538,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,602.98

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