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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,910.70, 809,240.85 and 302,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,910.70, 809,240.85 and 302,714.70 is: 454,563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,910.70 : 809,240.85 = 302,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,910.70/809,240.85 = 302,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,910.70x = 809,240.85 × 302,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,910.70x = 244,969,101,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,969,101,135.50/538,910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,563.44

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