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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,190.82, 805,722.36 and 312,864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,190.82, 805,722.36 and 312,864.24 is: 468,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,190.82 : 805,722.36 = 312,864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,190.82/805,722.36 = 312,864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,190.82x = 805,722.36 × 312,864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,190.82x = 252,081,713,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,081,713,812.41/538,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,387.24

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