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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,979.40, 808,469.10 and 420,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,979.40, 808,469.10 and 420,006.60 is: 630,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,979.40 : 808,469.10 = 420,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,979.40/808,469.10 = 420,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,979.40x = 808,469.10 × 420,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,979.40x = 339,562,357,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,562,357,896.06/538,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,009.90

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