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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,643.20, 807,964.80 and 514,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,643.20, 807,964.80 and 514,148.80 is: 771,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,643.20 : 807,964.80 = 514,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,643.20/807,964.80 = 514,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,643.20x = 807,964.80 × 514,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,643.20x = 415,414,132,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,414,132,362.24/538,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,223.20

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