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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,729.14, 808,088.37 and 206,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,729.14, 808,088.37 and 206,305.14 is: 309,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,729.14 : 808,088.37 = 206,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,729.14/808,088.37 = 206,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,729.14x = 808,088.37 × 206,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,729.14x = 166,712,784,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,712,784,305.22/538,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,455.67

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