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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,228.76, 807,062.88 and 200,992.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,228.76, 807,062.88 and 200,992.10 is: 301,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,228.76 : 807,062.88 = 200,992.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,228.76/807,062.88 = 200,992.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,228.76x = 807,062.88 × 200,992.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,228.76x = 162,213,263,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,213,263,083.25/538,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,383.49

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