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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,097.53, 802,136.37 and 319,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,097.53, 802,136.37 and 319,162.77 is: 477,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,097.53 : 802,136.37 = 319,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,097.53/802,136.37 = 319,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,097.53x = 802,136.37 × 319,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,097.53x = 256,012,065,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,012,065,766.95/536,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,547.56

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