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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,569.36, 807,605.70 and 159,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,569.36, 807,605.70 and 159,354.48 is: 238,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,569.36 : 807,605.70 = 159,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,569.36/807,605.70 = 159,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,569.36x = 807,605.70 × 159,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,569.36x = 128,695,586,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,695,586,368.54/538,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,958.24

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