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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,316.70, 808,677.90 and 449,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,316.70, 808,677.90 and 449,743.20 is: 675,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,316.70 : 808,677.90 = 449,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,316.70/808,677.90 = 449,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,316.70x = 808,677.90 × 449,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,316.70x = 363,697,386,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,697,386,515.28/538,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,619.74

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