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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,478.20, 805,967.70 and 419,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,478.20, 805,967.70 and 419,505.40 is: 627,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,478.20 : 805,967.70 = 419,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,478.20/805,967.70 = 419,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,478.20x = 805,967.70 × 419,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,478.20x = 338,107,802,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,107,802,375.58/538,478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,895.06

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