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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,357.94, 806,312.79 and 417,446.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,357.94, 806,312.79 and 417,446.00 is: 625,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,357.94 : 806,312.79 = 417,446.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,357.94/806,312.79 = 417,446.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,357.94x = 806,312.79 × 417,446.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,357.94x = 336,592,044,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,592,044,902.78/538,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,219.81

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