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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,748.18, 808,126.31 and 239,148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,748.18, 808,126.31 and 239,148.21 is: 358,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,748.18 : 808,126.31 = 239,148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,748.18/808,126.31 = 239,148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,748.18x = 808,126.31 × 239,148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,748.18x = 193,261,960,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,261,960,490.41/538,748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,724.11

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