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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,619.78, 807,950.10 and 201,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,619.78, 807,950.10 and 201,624.96 is: 302,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,619.78 : 807,950.10 = 201,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,619.78/807,950.10 = 201,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,619.78x = 807,950.10 × 201,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,619.78x = 162,902,906,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,902,906,594.50/538,619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,445.09

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