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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,982.40, 808,473.60 and 420,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,982.40, 808,473.60 and 420,009.60 is: 630,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,982.40 : 808,473.60 = 420,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,982.40/808,473.60 = 420,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,982.40x = 808,473.60 × 420,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,982.40x = 339,566,673,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,566,673,346.56/538,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,014.40

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