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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,821.20, 807,713.40 and 418,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,821.20, 807,713.40 and 418,811.60 is: 627,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,821.20 : 807,713.40 = 418,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,821.20/807,713.40 = 418,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,821.20x = 807,713.40 × 418,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,821.20x = 338,279,741,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,279,741,395.44/538,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,814.46

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