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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,359.40, 808,316.70 and 406,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,359.40, 808,316.70 and 406,167.40 is: 609,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,359.40 : 808,316.70 = 406,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,359.40/808,316.70 = 406,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,359.40x = 808,316.70 × 406,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,359.40x = 328,311,892,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,311,892,415.58/538,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,837.76

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