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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,753.70, 807,612.15 and 418,744.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,753.70, 807,612.15 and 418,744.10 is: 627,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,753.70 : 807,612.15 = 418,744.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,753.70/807,612.15 = 418,744.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,753.70x = 807,612.15 × 418,744.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,753.70x = 338,182,822,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,182,822,900.82/538,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,713.23

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