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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,715.40, 808,947.90 and 362,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,715.40, 808,947.90 and 362,005.80 is: 543,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,715.40 : 808,947.90 = 362,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,715.40/808,947.90 = 362,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,715.40x = 808,947.90 × 362,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,715.40x = 292,843,831,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,843,831,697.82/538,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,596.55

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