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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,097.54, 802,136.36 and 319,162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,097.54, 802,136.36 and 319,162.78 is: 477,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,097.54 : 802,136.36 = 319,162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,097.54/802,136.36 = 319,162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,097.54x = 802,136.36 × 319,162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,097.54x = 256,012,070,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,012,070,596.68/536,097.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,547.56

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