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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,266.30, 807,399.45 and 396,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,266.30, 807,399.45 and 396,548.70 is: 594,823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,266.30 : 807,399.45 = 396,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,266.30/807,399.45 = 396,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,266.30x = 807,399.45 × 396,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,266.30x = 320,173,202,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,173,202,278.22/538,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,823.05

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