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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,899.80, 808,349.70 and 326,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,899.80, 808,349.70 and 326,323.40 is: 489,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,899.80 : 808,349.70 = 326,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,899.80/808,349.70 = 326,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,899.80x = 808,349.70 × 326,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,899.80x = 263,783,422,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,783,422,492.98/538,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,485.10

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