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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,400.06, 807,537.55 and 139,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,400.06, 807,537.55 and 139,009.45 is: 208,498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,400.06 : 807,537.55 = 139,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,400.06/807,537.55 = 139,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,400.06x = 807,537.55 × 139,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,400.06x = 112,255,350,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,255,350,679.85/538,400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,498.03

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