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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,813.68, 808,168.02 and 218,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,813.68, 808,168.02 and 218,984.72 is: 328,455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,813.68 : 808,168.02 = 218,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,813.68/808,168.02 = 218,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,813.68x = 808,168.02 × 218,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,813.68x = 176,976,443,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,976,443,531.81/538,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,455.74

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