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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,075.62, 806,833.19 and 200,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,075.62, 806,833.19 and 200,838.96 is: 301,153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,075.62 : 806,833.19 = 200,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,075.62/806,833.19 = 200,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,075.62x = 806,833.19 × 200,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,075.62x = 162,043,537,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,043,537,768.89/538,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,153.84

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