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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,633.80, 807,971.12 and 201,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,633.80, 807,971.12 and 201,639 is: 302,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,633.80 : 807,971.12 = 201,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,633.80/807,971.12 = 201,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,633.80x = 807,971.12 × 201,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,633.80x = 162,918,488,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,918,488,665.68/538,633.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,466.14

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