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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,881.80, 806,940.30 and 513,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,881.80, 806,940.30 and 513,998.60 is: 769,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,881.80 : 806,940.30 = 513,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,881.80/806,940.30 = 513,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,881.80x = 806,940.30 × 513,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,881.80x = 414,766,184,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,766,184,483.58/538,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,679.33

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