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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,780.76, 808,175.18 and 239,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,780.76, 808,175.18 and 239,180.80 is: 358,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,780.76 : 808,175.18 = 239,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,780.76/808,175.18 = 239,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,780.76x = 808,175.18 × 239,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,780.76x = 193,299,986,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,299,986,092.54/538,780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,772.99

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