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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,228.28, 807,062.09 and 253,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,228.28, 807,062.09 and 253,842.47 is: 380,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,228.28 : 807,062.09 = 253,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,228.28/807,062.09 = 253,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,228.28x = 807,062.09 × 253,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,228.28x = 204,866,629,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,866,629,064.44/538,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,631.49

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