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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,136.39, 804,029.63 and 236,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,136.39, 804,029.63 and 236,604.87 is: 354,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,136.39 : 804,029.63 = 236,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,136.39/804,029.63 = 236,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,136.39x = 804,029.63 × 236,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,136.39x = 190,237,324,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,237,324,899.27/536,136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,830.09

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