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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,738.08, 808,107.09 and 511,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,738.08, 808,107.09 and 511,799.28 is: 767,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,738.08 : 808,107.09 = 511,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,738.08/808,107.09 = 511,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,738.08x = 808,107.09 × 511,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,738.08x = 413,588,626,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,588,626,824.90/538,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,698.89

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