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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,824.20, 807,717.90 and 418,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,824.20, 807,717.90 and 418,814.60 is: 627,818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,824.20 : 807,717.90 = 418,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,824.20/807,717.90 = 418,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,824.20x = 807,717.90 × 418,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,824.20x = 338,284,049,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,284,049,201.34/538,824.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,818.96

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