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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,428.90, 807,497.55 and 159,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,428.90, 807,497.55 and 159,348.90 is: 238,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,428.90 : 807,497.55 = 159,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,428.90/807,497.55 = 159,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,428.90x = 807,497.55 × 159,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,428.90x = 128,673,846,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,673,846,345.20/538,428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,980.20

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