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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,682.40, 807,148.80 and 338,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,682.40, 807,148.80 and 338,644.80 is: 507,417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,682.40 : 807,148.80 = 338,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,682.40/807,148.80 = 338,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,682.40x = 807,148.80 × 338,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,682.40x = 273,336,743,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,336,743,946.24/538,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,417.25

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