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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,982.20, 809,138.90 and 339,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,982.20, 809,138.90 and 339,302.20 is: 509,372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,982.20 : 809,138.90 = 339,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,982.20/809,138.90 = 339,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,982.20x = 809,138.90 × 339,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,982.20x = 274,542,608,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,542,608,875.58/538,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,372.31

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