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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,229.28, 807,063.58 and 253,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,229.28, 807,063.58 and 253,843.47 is: 380,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,229.28 : 807,063.58 = 253,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,229.28/807,063.58 = 253,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,229.28x = 807,063.58 × 253,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,229.28x = 204,867,819,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,867,819,657.82/538,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,632.99

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