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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,889.80, 808,334.70 and 360,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,889.80, 808,334.70 and 360,430.60 is: 540,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,889.80 : 808,334.70 = 360,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,889.80/808,334.70 = 360,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,889.80x = 808,334.70 × 360,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,889.80x = 291,348,560,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,348,560,921.82/538,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,645.90

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