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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,099.53, 802,139.37 and 319,164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,099.53, 802,139.37 and 319,164.77 is: 477,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,099.53 : 802,139.37 = 319,164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,099.53/802,139.37 = 319,164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,099.53x = 802,139.37 × 319,164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,099.53x = 256,014,627,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,014,627,534.00/536,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,550.55

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