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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,808.31, 808,212.48 and 239,218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,808.31, 808,212.48 and 239,218.47 is: 358,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,808.31 : 808,212.48 = 239,218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,808.31/808,212.48 = 239,218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,808.31x = 808,212.48 × 239,218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,808.31x = 193,339,352,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,339,352,900.51/538,808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,827.71

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