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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,477.60, 807,709.20 and 164,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,477.60, 807,709.20 and 164,502.40 is: 246,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,477.60 : 807,709.20 = 164,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,477.60/807,709.20 = 164,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,477.60x = 807,709.20 × 164,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,477.60x = 132,870,101,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,870,101,902.08/538,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,751.40

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