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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,729.12, 803,593.68 and 203,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,729.12, 803,593.68 and 203,305.12 is: 304,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,729.12 : 803,593.68 = 203,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,729.12/803,593.68 = 203,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,729.12x = 803,593.68 × 203,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,729.12x = 163,374,709,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,374,709,543.64/535,729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,957.68

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