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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,985.80, 809,978.70 and 363,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,985.80, 809,978.70 and 363,038.60 is: 544,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,985.80 : 809,978.70 = 363,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,985.80/809,978.70 = 363,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,985.80x = 809,978.70 × 363,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,985.80x = 294,053,533,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,053,533,277.82/539,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,557.90

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