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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,908.80, 808,363.20 and 326,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,908.80, 808,363.20 and 326,332.40 is: 489,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,908.80 : 808,363.20 = 326,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,908.80/808,363.20 = 326,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,908.80x = 808,363.20 × 326,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,908.80x = 263,795,103,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,795,103,127.68/538,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,498.60

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