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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,392.02, 742,290.89 and 441,238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,392.02, 742,290.89 and 441,238.19 is: 608,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,392.02 : 742,290.89 = 441,238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,392.02/742,290.89 = 441,238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,392.02x = 742,290.89 × 441,238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,392.02x = 327,527,082,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,527,082,839.44/538,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,343.13

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