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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,414.40, 807,475.80 and 159,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,414.40, 807,475.80 and 159,334.40 is: 238,958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,414.40 : 807,475.80 = 159,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,414.40/807,475.80 = 159,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,414.40x = 807,475.80 × 159,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,414.40x = 128,658,672,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,658,672,107.52/538,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,958.45

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