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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,777.50, 808,170.30 and 239,177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,777.50, 808,170.30 and 239,177.54 is: 358,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,777.50 : 808,170.30 = 239,177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,777.50/808,170.30 = 239,177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,777.50x = 808,170.30 × 239,177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,777.50x = 193,296,180,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,296,180,214.21/538,777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,768.10

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