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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,092.28, 802,128.50 and 319,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,092.28, 802,128.50 and 319,157.52 is: 477,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,092.28 : 802,128.50 = 319,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,092.28/802,128.50 = 319,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,092.28x = 802,128.50 × 319,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,092.28x = 256,005,341,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,005,341,185.53/536,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,539.69

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