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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,953.60, 808,430.40 and 512,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,953.60, 808,430.40 and 512,709.60 is: 769,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,953.60 : 808,430.40 = 512,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,953.60/808,430.40 = 512,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,953.60x = 808,430.40 × 512,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,953.60x = 414,490,027,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,490,027,011.84/538,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,064.40

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