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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,734.79, 808,102.17 and 511,795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,734.79, 808,102.17 and 511,795.99 is: 767,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,734.79 : 808,102.17 = 511,795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,734.79/808,102.17 = 511,795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,734.79x = 808,102.17 × 511,795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,734.79x = 413,583,451,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,583,451,126.43/538,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,693.97

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