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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,886.40, 807,163.20 and 349,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,886.40, 807,163.20 and 349,929.60 is: 524,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,886.40 : 807,163.20 = 349,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,886.40/807,163.20 = 349,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,886.40x = 807,163.20 × 349,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,886.40x = 282,450,295,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,450,295,710.72/538,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,136.99

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