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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,733.03, 808,099.52 and 511,794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,733.03, 808,099.52 and 511,794.22 is: 767,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,733.03 : 808,099.52 = 511,794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,733.03/808,099.52 = 511,794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,733.03x = 808,099.52 × 511,794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,733.03x = 413,580,663,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,580,663,520.77/538,733.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,691.31

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