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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,334.40, 807,619.68 and 159,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,334.40, 807,619.68 and 159,225.48 is: 238,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,334.40 : 807,619.68 = 159,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,334.40/807,619.68 = 159,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,334.40x = 807,619.68 × 159,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,334.40x = 128,593,631,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,593,631,205.45/538,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,873.15

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