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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,754.80, 808,132.20 and 239,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,754.80, 808,132.20 and 239,234.80 is: 358,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,754.80 : 808,132.20 = 239,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,754.80/808,132.20 = 239,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,754.80x = 808,132.20 × 239,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,754.80x = 193,333,345,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,333,345,240.56/538,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,852.20

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