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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,082.12, 804,181.50 and 199,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,082.12, 804,181.50 and 199,083.24 is: 298,646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,082.12 : 804,181.50 = 199,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,082.12/804,181.50 = 199,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,082.12x = 804,181.50 × 199,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,082.12x = 160,099,058,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,099,058,568.06/536,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,646.52

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