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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,438.40, 860,157.60 and 538,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,438.40, 860,157.60 and 538,446.40 is: 807,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,438.40 : 860,157.60 = 538,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,438.40/860,157.60 = 538,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,438.40x = 860,157.60 × 538,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,438.40x = 463,148,763,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,148,763,152.64/573,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,669.60

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