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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,553.70, 807,830.55 and 455,609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,553.70, 807,830.55 and 455,609.70 is: 683,414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,553.70 : 807,830.55 = 455,609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,553.70/807,830.55 = 455,609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,553.70x = 807,830.55 × 455,609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,553.70x = 368,055,434,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,055,434,536.34/538,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,414.55

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