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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,937.40, 808,406.10 and 370,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,937.40, 808,406.10 and 370,975.80 is: 556,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,937.40 : 808,406.10 = 370,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,937.40/808,406.10 = 370,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,937.40x = 808,406.10 × 370,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,937.40x = 299,899,099,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,899,099,672.38/538,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,463.70

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