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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,887.20, 807,812.40 and 418,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,887.20, 807,812.40 and 418,877.60 is: 627,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,887.20 : 807,812.40 = 418,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,887.20/807,812.40 = 418,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,887.20x = 807,812.40 × 418,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,887.20x = 338,374,519,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,374,519,362.24/538,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,913.45

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