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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,126.05, 804,521.45 and 311,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,126.05, 804,521.45 and 311,592.23 is: 467,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,126.05 : 804,521.45 = 311,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,126.05/804,521.45 = 311,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,126.05x = 804,521.45 × 311,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,126.05x = 250,682,632,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,682,632,688.33/536,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,581.52

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