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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,897.20, 807,827.40 and 418,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,897.20, 807,827.40 and 418,887.60 is: 627,928.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,897.20 : 807,827.40 = 418,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,897.20/807,827.40 = 418,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,897.20x = 807,827.40 × 418,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,897.20x = 338,388,880,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,388,880,800.24/538,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,928.44

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