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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,389.78, 807,587.76 and 139,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,389.78, 807,587.76 and 139,003.26 is: 208,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,389.78 : 807,587.76 = 139,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,389.78/807,587.76 = 139,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,389.78x = 807,587.76 × 139,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,389.78x = 112,257,331,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,257,331,376.10/538,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,505.69

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