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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,417.40, 807,626.10 and 370,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,417.40, 807,626.10 and 370,455.80 is: 555,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,417.40 : 807,626.10 = 370,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,417.40/807,626.10 = 370,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,417.40x = 807,626.10 × 370,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,417.40x = 299,189,772,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,189,772,976.38/538,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,683.70

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