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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,114.20, 807,171.30 and 301,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,114.20, 807,171.30 and 301,918.20 is: 452,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,114.20 : 807,171.30 = 301,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,114.20/807,171.30 = 301,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,114.20x = 807,171.30 × 301,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,114.20x = 243,699,705,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,699,705,987.66/538,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,877.30

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