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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,116.31, 806,620.62 and 238,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,116.31, 806,620.62 and 238,737.88 is: 357,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,116.31 : 806,620.62 = 238,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,116.31/806,620.62 = 238,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,116.31x = 806,620.62 × 238,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,116.31x = 192,570,892,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,570,892,749.98/538,116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,861.10

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