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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,936.80, 807,355.08 and 328,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,936.80, 807,355.08 and 328,051.68 is: 491,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,936.80 : 807,355.08 = 328,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,936.80/807,355.08 = 328,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,936.80x = 807,355.08 × 328,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,936.80x = 264,854,190,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,854,190,350.53/538,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,438.31

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