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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,565.70, 807,848.55 and 455,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,565.70, 807,848.55 and 455,621.70 is: 683,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,565.70 : 807,848.55 = 455,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,565.70/807,848.55 = 455,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,565.70x = 807,848.55 × 455,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,565.70x = 368,073,329,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,073,329,693.54/538,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,432.55

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