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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,248.40, 807,372.60 and 257,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,248.40, 807,372.60 and 257,621.20 is: 386,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,248.40 : 807,372.60 = 257,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,248.40/807,372.60 = 257,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,248.40x = 807,372.60 × 257,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,248.40x = 207,996,298,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,996,298,059.12/538,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,431.80

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