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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,229.76, 807,064.38 and 200,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,229.76, 807,064.38 and 200,993.10 is: 301,384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,229.76 : 807,064.38 = 200,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,229.76/807,064.38 = 200,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,229.76x = 807,064.38 × 200,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,229.76x = 162,214,371,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,214,371,635.78/538,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,384.99

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