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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,742.80, 808,114.20 and 239,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,742.80, 808,114.20 and 239,222.80 is: 358,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,742.80 : 808,114.20 = 239,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,742.80/808,114.20 = 239,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,742.80x = 808,114.20 × 239,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,742.80x = 193,319,341,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,319,341,643.76/538,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,834.20

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