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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,907.20, 809,235.60 and 302,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,907.20, 809,235.60 and 302,711.20 is: 454,558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,907.20 : 809,235.60 = 302,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,907.20/809,235.60 = 302,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,907.20x = 809,235.60 × 302,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,907.20x = 244,964,679,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,964,679,558.72/538,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,558.19

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