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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,727.64, 808,086.12 and 206,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,727.64, 808,086.12 and 206,303.64 is: 309,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,727.64 : 808,086.12 = 206,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,727.64/808,086.12 = 206,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,727.64x = 808,086.12 × 206,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,727.64x = 166,711,107,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,711,107,989.48/538,727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,453.42

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