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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,741.80, 808,112.70 and 239,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,741.80, 808,112.70 and 239,221.80 is: 358,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,741.80 : 808,112.70 = 239,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,741.80/808,112.70 = 239,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,741.80x = 808,112.70 × 239,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,741.80x = 193,318,174,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,318,174,696.86/538,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,832.70

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