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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,904.40, 808,356.60 and 370,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,904.40, 808,356.60 and 370,942.80 is: 556,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,904.40 : 808,356.60 = 370,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,904.40/808,356.60 = 370,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,904.40x = 808,356.60 × 370,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,904.40x = 299,854,060,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,854,060,602.48/538,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,414.20

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