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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,098.68, 803,911.86 and 251,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,098.68, 803,911.86 and 251,870.04 is: 377,694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,098.68 : 803,911.86 = 251,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,098.68/803,911.86 = 251,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,098.68x = 803,911.86 × 251,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,098.68x = 202,481,312,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,481,312,334.67/536,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,694.11

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