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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,071.12, 806,826.44 and 200,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,071.12, 806,826.44 and 200,834.46 is: 301,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,071.12 : 806,826.44 = 200,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,071.12/806,826.44 = 200,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,071.12x = 806,826.44 × 200,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,071.12x = 162,038,552,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038,552,893.21/538,071.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,147.09

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