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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,119.82, 806,625.87 and 238,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,119.82, 806,625.87 and 238,741.39 is: 357,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,119.82 : 806,625.87 = 238,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,119.82/806,625.87 = 238,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,119.82x = 806,625.87 × 238,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,119.82x = 192,574,981,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,574,981,413.76/538,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,866.36

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