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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,698.81, 808,286.28 and 282,470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,698.81, 808,286.28 and 282,470.22 is: 423,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,698.81 : 808,286.28 = 282,470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,698.81/808,286.28 = 282,470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,698.81x = 808,286.28 × 282,470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,698.81x = 228,316,803,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,316,803,334.58/538,698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,830.16

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