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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,158.66, 742,690.89 and 308,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,158.66, 742,690.89 and 308,714.40 is: 426,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,158.66 : 742,690.89 = 308,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,158.66/742,690.89 = 308,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,158.66x = 742,690.89 × 308,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,158.66x = 229,279,372,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,279,372,491.82/538,158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,044.19

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