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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,908.80, 808,363.20 and 360,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,908.80, 808,363.20 and 360,449.60 is: 540,674.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,908.80 : 808,363.20 = 360,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,908.80/808,363.20 = 360,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,908.80x = 808,363.20 × 360,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,908.80x = 291,374,192,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,374,192,094.72/538,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,674.40

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