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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,209.58, 807,460.11 and 201,284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,209.58, 807,460.11 and 201,284.46 is: 301,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,209.58 : 807,460.11 = 201,284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,209.58/807,460.11 = 201,284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,209.58x = 807,460.11 × 201,284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,209.58x = 162,529,172,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,529,172,212.89/538,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,981.20

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