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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,977.80, 809,966.70 and 398,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,977.80, 809,966.70 and 398,260.20 is: 597,390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,977.80 : 809,966.70 = 398,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,977.80/809,966.70 = 398,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,977.80x = 809,966.70 × 398,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,977.80x = 322,577,499,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,577,499,935.34/539,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,390.30

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