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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,828.40, 808,242.60 and 349,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,828.40, 808,242.60 and 349,871.60 is: 524,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,828.40 : 808,242.60 = 349,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,828.40/808,242.60 = 349,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,828.40x = 808,242.60 × 349,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,828.40x = 282,781,131,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,781,131,650.16/538,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,807.40

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