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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,947.40, 807,546.30 and 338,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,947.40, 807,546.30 and 338,909.80 is: 507,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,947.40 : 807,546.30 = 338,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,947.40/807,546.30 = 338,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,947.40x = 807,546.30 × 338,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,947.40x = 273,685,355,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,685,355,023.74/538,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,814.59

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