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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,914.70, 807,853.65 and 418,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,914.70, 807,853.65 and 418,905.10 is: 627,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,914.70 : 807,853.65 = 418,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,914.70/807,853.65 = 418,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,914.70x = 807,853.65 × 418,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,914.70x = 338,414,014,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,414,014,038.62/538,914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,954.69

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