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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,182.29, 806,993.16 and 200,945.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,182.29, 806,993.16 and 200,945.61 is: 301,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,182.29 : 806,993.16 = 200,945.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,182.29/806,993.16 = 200,945.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,182.29x = 806,993.16 × 200,945.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,182.29x = 162,161,732,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,161,732,802.03/538,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,313.77

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