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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,921.20, 808,381.80 and 455,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,921.20, 808,381.80 and 455,977.20 is: 683,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,921.20 : 808,381.80 = 455,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,921.20/808,381.80 = 455,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,921.20x = 808,381.80 × 455,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,921.20x = 368,603,669,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,603,669,694.96/538,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,965.80

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