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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,416.40, 807,624.60 and 370,454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,416.40, 807,624.60 and 370,454.80 is: 555,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,416.40 : 807,624.60 = 370,454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,416.40/807,624.60 = 370,454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,416.40x = 807,624.60 × 370,454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,416.40x = 299,188,409,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,188,409,668.08/538,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,682.20

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