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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,359.40, 806,847.90 and 413,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,359.40, 806,847.90 and 413,079.40 is: 619,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,359.40 : 806,847.90 = 413,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,359.40/806,847.90 = 413,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,359.40x = 806,847.90 × 413,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,359.40x = 333,292,246,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,292,246,423.26/538,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,088.75

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