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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,732.50, 808,102.80 and 239,132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,732.50, 808,102.80 and 239,132.54 is: 358,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,732.50 : 808,102.80 = 239,132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,732.50/808,102.80 = 239,132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,732.50x = 808,102.80 × 239,132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,732.50x = 193,243,671,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,243,671,104.60/538,732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,700.60

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