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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,819.50, 808,233.30 and 239,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,819.50, 808,233.30 and 239,219.40 is: 358,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,819.50 : 808,233.30 = 239,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,819.50/808,233.30 = 239,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,819.50x = 808,233.30 × 239,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,819.50x = 193,345,085,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,345,085,086.02/538,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,830.90

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