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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,735, 808,106.55 and 239,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,735, 808,106.55 and 239,135.04 is: 358,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,735 : 808,106.55 = 239,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,735/808,106.55 = 239,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,735x = 808,106.55 × 239,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,735x = 193,246,592,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,246,592,158.51/538,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,704.36

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