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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,190.07, 806,300.55 and 254,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,190.07, 806,300.55 and 254,115.24 is: 380,707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,190.07 : 806,300.55 = 254,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,190.07/806,300.55 = 254,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,190.07x = 806,300.55 × 254,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,190.07x = 204,893,257,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,893,257,775.38/538,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,707.99

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