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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,023.93, 806,734.56 and 249,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,023.93, 806,734.56 and 249,526.23 is: 374,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,023.93 : 806,734.56 = 249,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,023.93/806,734.56 = 249,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,023.93x = 806,734.56 × 249,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,023.93x = 201,301,433,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,301,433,367.51/538,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,149.59

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