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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,734, 808,105.05 and 239,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,734, 808,105.05 and 239,134.04 is: 358,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,734 : 808,105.05 = 239,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,734/808,105.05 = 239,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,734x = 808,105.05 × 239,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,734x = 193,245,421,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,245,421,310.38/538,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,702.85

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