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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,365.96, 807,689.12 and 201,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,365.96, 807,689.12 and 201,432.96 is: 302,201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,365.96 : 807,689.12 = 201,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,365.96/807,689.12 = 201,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,365.96x = 807,689.12 × 201,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,365.96x = 162,695,210,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,695,210,201.40/538,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,201.89

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