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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,848.40, 809,147.40 and 362,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,848.40, 809,147.40 and 362,138.80 is: 543,796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,848.40 : 809,147.40 = 362,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,848.40/809,147.40 = 362,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,848.40x = 809,147.40 × 362,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,848.40x = 293,023,668,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,023,668,459.12/538,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,796.12

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