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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,194.08, 807,320.56 and 218,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,194.08, 807,320.56 and 218,298.44 is: 327,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,194.08 : 807,320.56 = 218,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,194.08/807,320.56 = 218,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,194.08x = 807,320.56 × 218,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,194.08x = 176,236,818,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,236,818,827.93/538,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,459.60

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