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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,751.05, 808,130.60 and 239,151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,751.05, 808,130.60 and 239,151.09 is: 358,728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,751.05 : 808,130.60 = 239,151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,751.05/808,130.60 = 239,151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,751.05x = 808,130.60 × 239,151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,751.05x = 193,265,313,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,265,313,852.35/538,751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,728.42

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