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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,008.40, 808,901.40 and 302,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,008.40, 808,901.40 and 302,099.60 is: 453,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,008.40 : 808,901.40 = 302,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,008.40/808,901.40 = 302,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,008.40x = 808,901.40 × 302,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,008.40x = 244,368,789,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,368,789,379.44/539,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,367.31

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