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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,033.77, 802,322.89 and 295,769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,033.77, 802,322.89 and 295,769.95 is: 442,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,033.77 : 802,322.89 = 295,769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,033.77/802,322.89 = 295,769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,033.77x = 802,322.89 × 295,769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,033.77x = 237,303,001,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,303,001,059.16/536,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,701.59

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