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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,268.80, 809,152.80 and 461,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,268.80, 809,152.80 and 461,286.40 is: 693,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,268.80 : 809,152.80 = 461,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,268.80/809,152.80 = 461,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,268.80x = 809,152.80 × 461,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,268.80x = 373,251,182,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,251,182,161.92/538,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,428.97

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