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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,009.30, 808,045.65 and 492,770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,009.30, 808,045.65 and 492,770.10 is: 737,359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,009.30 : 808,045.65 = 492,770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,009.30/808,045.65 = 492,770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,009.30x = 808,045.65 × 492,770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,009.30x = 398,180,735,755.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,180,735,755.07/540,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,359.03

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