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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,092.53, 802,128.87 and 319,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,092.53, 802,128.87 and 319,157.77 is: 477,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,092.53 : 802,128.87 = 319,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,092.53/802,128.87 = 319,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,092.53x = 802,128.87 × 319,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,092.53x = 256,005,661,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,005,661,401.82/536,092.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,540.06

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