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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,670.10, 808,000.15 and 206,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,670.10, 808,000.15 and 206,246.10 is: 309,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,670.10 : 808,000.15 = 206,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,670.10/808,000.15 = 206,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,670.10x = 808,000.15 × 206,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,670.10x = 166,646,879,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,646,879,736.92/538,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,367.24

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