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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,332.27, 807,501.45 and 138,945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,332.27, 807,501.45 and 138,945.74 is: 208,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,332.27 : 807,501.45 = 138,945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,332.27/807,501.45 = 138,945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,332.27x = 807,501.45 × 138,945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,332.27x = 112,198,883,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,198,883,004.86/538,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,419.39

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