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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,115.81, 806,619.87 and 238,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,115.81, 806,619.87 and 238,737.38 is: 357,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,115.81 : 806,619.87 = 238,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,115.81/806,619.87 = 238,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,115.81x = 806,619.87 × 238,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,115.81x = 192,570,310,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,570,310,386.64/538,115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,860.35

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