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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,324.40, 807,340.80 and 159,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,324.40, 807,340.80 and 159,244.40 is: 238,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,324.40 : 807,340.80 = 159,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,324.40/807,340.80 = 159,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,324.40x = 807,340.80 × 159,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,324.40x = 128,564,501,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,564,501,291.52/538,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,823.47

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