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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,749.30, 808,127.97 and 239,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,749.30, 808,127.97 and 239,149.32 is: 358,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,749.30 : 808,127.97 = 239,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,749.30/808,127.97 = 239,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,749.30x = 808,127.97 × 239,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,749.30x = 193,263,254,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,263,254,498.48/538,749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,725.76

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