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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,206.83, 807,455.98 and 201,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,206.83, 807,455.98 and 201,281.70 is: 301,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,206.83 : 807,455.98 = 201,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,206.83/807,455.98 = 201,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,206.83x = 807,455.98 × 201,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,206.83x = 162,526,115,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,526,115,609.13/538,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,977.06

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