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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,036.78, 802,327.38 and 295,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,036.78, 802,327.38 and 295,772.96 is: 442,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,036.78 : 802,327.38 = 295,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,036.78/802,327.38 = 295,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,036.78x = 802,327.38 × 295,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,036.78x = 237,306,744,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,306,744,071.65/536,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,706.08

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