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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,627.02, 807,853.02 and 254,317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,627.02, 807,853.02 and 254,317.02 is: 381,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,627.02 : 807,853.02 = 254,317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,627.02/807,853.02 = 254,317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,627.02x = 807,853.02 × 254,317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,627.02x = 205,450,772,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,450,772,644.40/538,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,434.21

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