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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,127.55, 804,523.70 and 311,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,127.55, 804,523.70 and 311,593.73 is: 467,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,127.55 : 804,523.70 = 311,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,127.55/804,523.70 = 311,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,127.55x = 804,523.70 × 311,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,127.55x = 250,684,540,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,684,540,556.40/536,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,583.77

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