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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,994.40, 808,491.60 and 258,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,994.40, 808,491.60 and 258,367.20 is: 387,550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,994.40 : 808,491.60 = 258,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,994.40/808,491.60 = 258,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,994.40x = 808,491.60 × 258,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,994.40x = 208,887,710,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,887,710,915.52/538,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,550.80

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