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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,139.55, 804,541.70 and 311,605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,139.55, 804,541.70 and 311,605.72 is: 467,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,139.55 : 804,541.70 = 311,605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,139.55/804,541.70 = 311,605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,139.55x = 804,541.70 × 311,605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,139.55x = 250,699,795,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,699,795,698.52/536,139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,601.76

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