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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,007.40, 802,844.70 and 325,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,007.40, 802,844.70 and 325,277.80 is: 487,208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,007.40 : 802,844.70 = 325,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,007.40/802,844.70 = 325,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,007.40x = 802,844.70 × 325,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,007.40x = 261,147,557,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,147,557,757.66/536,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,208.87

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