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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,421.40, 807,632.10 and 257,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,421.40, 807,632.10 and 257,794.20 is: 386,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,421.40 : 807,632.10 = 257,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,421.40/807,632.10 = 257,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,421.40x = 807,632.10 × 257,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,421.40x = 208,202,871,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,202,871,113.82/538,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,691.30

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