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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,196.96, 808,139.52 and 381,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,196.96, 808,139.52 and 381,470.88 is: 571,742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,196.96 : 808,139.52 = 381,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,196.96/808,139.52 = 381,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,196.96x = 808,139.52 × 381,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,196.96x = 308,281,693,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,281,693,857.18/539,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,742.27

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