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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,922, 808,379.76 and 139,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,922, 808,379.76 and 139,561.76 is: 209,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,922 : 808,379.76 = 139,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,922/808,379.76 = 139,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,922x = 808,379.76 × 139,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,922x = 112,818,902,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,818,902,053.98/538,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,341.80

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