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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,009.20, 809,179.40 and 339,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,009.20, 809,179.40 and 339,329.20 is: 509,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,009.20 : 809,179.40 = 339,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,009.20/809,179.40 = 339,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,009.20x = 809,179.40 × 339,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,009.20x = 274,578,198,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,578,198,458.48/539,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,412.82

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