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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,210.59, 807,461.61 and 201,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,210.59, 807,461.61 and 201,285.45 is: 301,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,210.59 : 807,461.61 = 201,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,210.59/807,461.61 = 201,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,210.59x = 807,461.61 × 201,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,210.59x = 162,530,273,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,530,273,526.58/538,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,982.67

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