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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,922.20, 807,864.90 and 418,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,922.20, 807,864.90 and 418,912.60 is: 627,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,922.20 : 807,864.90 = 418,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,922.20/807,864.90 = 418,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,922.20x = 807,864.90 × 418,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,922.20x = 338,424,785,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,424,785,707.74/538,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,965.94

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