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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,310.40, 807,465.60 and 257,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,310.40, 807,465.60 and 257,683.20 is: 386,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,310.40 : 807,465.60 = 257,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,310.40/807,465.60 = 257,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,310.40x = 807,465.60 × 257,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,310.40x = 208,070,319,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,070,319,697.92/538,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,524.80

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