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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,005.60, 807,008.40 and 258,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,005.60, 807,008.40 and 258,069.60 is: 387,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,005.60 : 807,008.40 = 258,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,005.60/807,008.40 = 258,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,005.60x = 807,008.40 × 258,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,005.60x = 208,264,334,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,264,334,984.64/538,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,104.40

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