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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,188.96, 808,127.52 and 381,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,188.96, 808,127.52 and 381,462.88 is: 571,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,188.96 : 808,127.52 = 381,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,188.96/808,127.52 = 381,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,188.96x = 808,127.52 × 381,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,188.96x = 308,270,651,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,270,651,186.46/539,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,730.27

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