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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,423.40, 830,079.90 and 538,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,423.40, 830,079.90 and 538,871.40 is: 806,795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,423.40 : 830,079.90 = 538,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,423.40/830,079.90 = 538,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,423.40x = 830,079.90 × 538,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,423.40x = 447,306,317,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,306,317,824.86/554,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,795.52

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