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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,891.80, 808,337.70 and 326,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,891.80, 808,337.70 and 326,315.40 is: 489,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,891.80 : 808,337.70 = 326,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,891.80/808,337.70 = 326,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,891.80x = 808,337.70 × 326,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,891.80x = 263,773,039,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,773,039,910.58/538,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,473.10

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