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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,813.20, 807,701.40 and 418,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,813.20, 807,701.40 and 418,803.60 is: 627,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,813.20 : 807,701.40 = 418,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,813.20/807,701.40 = 418,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,813.20x = 807,701.40 × 418,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,813.20x = 338,268,254,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,268,254,045.04/538,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,802.46

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