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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,310.58, 806,704.18 and 298,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,310.58, 806,704.18 and 298,529.95 is: 447,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,310.58 : 806,704.18 = 298,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,310.58/806,704.18 = 298,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,310.58x = 806,704.18 × 298,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,310.58x = 240,825,357,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,825,357,027.54/538,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,372.51

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