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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,799.75, 809,114.80 and 360,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,799.75, 809,114.80 and 360,033.78 is: 540,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,799.75 : 809,114.80 = 360,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,799.75/809,114.80 = 360,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,799.75x = 809,114.80 × 360,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,799.75x = 291,308,658,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,308,658,155.83/538,799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,662.20

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