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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,862.20, 809,168.10 and 302,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,862.20, 809,168.10 and 302,666.20 is: 454,490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,862.20 : 809,168.10 = 302,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,862.20/809,168.10 = 302,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,862.20x = 809,168.10 × 302,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,862.20x = 244,907,833,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,907,833,988.22/538,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,490.65

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