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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,003.40, 803,313.90 and 254,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,003.40, 803,313.90 and 254,915.40 is: 382,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,003.40 : 803,313.90 = 254,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,003.40/803,313.90 = 254,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,003.40x = 803,313.90 × 254,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,003.40x = 204,777,084,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,777,084,144.06/536,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,044.38

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