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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,242.76, 807,083.84 and 253,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,242.76, 807,083.84 and 253,856.96 is: 380,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,242.76 : 807,083.84 = 253,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,242.76/807,083.84 = 253,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,242.76x = 807,083.84 × 253,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,242.76x = 204,883,850,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,883,850,087.53/538,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,653.24

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