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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,163.70, 807,148.11 and 399,548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,163.70, 807,148.11 and 399,548.98 is: 598,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,163.70 : 807,148.11 = 399,548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,163.70/807,148.11 = 399,548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,163.70x = 807,148.11 × 399,548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,163.70x = 322,495,204,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,495,204,059.43/539,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,139.68

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