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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,310.80, 809,215.80 and 461,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,310.80, 809,215.80 and 461,328.40 is: 693,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,310.80 : 809,215.80 = 461,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,310.80/809,215.80 = 461,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,310.80x = 809,215.80 × 461,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,310.80x = 373,314,230,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,314,230,268.72/538,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,491.99

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