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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,745.19, 808,121.83 and 239,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,745.19, 808,121.83 and 239,145.23 is: 358,719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,745.19 : 808,121.83 = 239,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,745.19/808,121.83 = 239,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,745.19x = 808,121.83 × 239,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,745.19x = 193,258,476,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,258,476,862.76/538,745.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,719.63

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