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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,474.60, 807,711.90 and 433,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,474.60, 807,711.90 and 433,498.60 is: 650,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,474.60 : 807,711.90 = 433,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,474.60/807,711.90 = 433,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,474.60x = 807,711.90 × 433,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,474.60x = 350,141,977,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,141,977,853.34/538,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,247.90

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