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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,235.16, 806,591.57 and 298,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,235.16, 806,591.57 and 298,454.69 is: 447,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,235.16 : 806,591.57 = 298,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,235.16/806,591.57 = 298,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,235.16x = 806,591.57 × 298,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,235.16x = 240,731,031,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,731,031,455.73/538,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,259.95

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