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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,499.70, 807,749.55 and 328,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,499.70, 807,749.55 and 328,547.70 is: 492,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,499.70 : 807,749.55 = 328,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,499.70/807,749.55 = 328,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,499.70x = 807,749.55 × 328,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,499.70x = 265,384,256,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,384,256,828.54/538,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,821.55

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