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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,333.27, 807,502.95 and 138,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,333.27, 807,502.95 and 138,946.74 is: 208,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,333.27 : 807,502.95 = 138,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,333.27/807,502.95 = 138,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,333.27x = 807,502.95 × 138,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,333.27x = 112,199,902,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,199,902,442.88/538,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,420.90

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