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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,846.60, 808,269.90 and 405,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,846.60, 808,269.90 and 405,002.20 is: 607,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,846.60 : 808,269.90 = 405,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,846.60/808,269.90 = 405,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,846.60x = 808,269.90 × 405,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,846.60x = 327,351,087,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,351,087,693.78/538,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,503.30

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