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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,740.80, 808,111.20 and 239,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,740.80, 808,111.20 and 239,220.80 is: 358,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,740.80 : 808,111.20 = 239,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,740.80/808,111.20 = 239,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,740.80x = 808,111.20 × 239,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,740.80x = 193,317,007,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,317,007,752.96/538,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,831.20

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