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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,289.36, 813,657 and 238,527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,289.36, 813,657 and 238,527.12 is: 357,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,289.36 : 813,657 = 238,527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,289.36/813,657 = 238,527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,289.36x = 813,657 × 238,527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,289.36x = 194,079,260,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,079,260,877.84/542,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,888.75

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