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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,780, 808,174.04 and 239,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,780, 808,174.04 and 239,180.04 is: 358,771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,780 : 808,174.04 = 239,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,780/808,174.04 = 239,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,780x = 808,174.04 × 239,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,780x = 193,299,099,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,299,099,214.16/538,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,771.85

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