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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,161.24, 804,203.52 and 311,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,161.24, 804,203.52 and 311,381.38 is: 467,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,161.24 : 804,203.52 = 311,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,161.24/804,203.52 = 311,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,161.24x = 804,203.52 × 311,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,161.24x = 250,414,001,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,414,001,858.46/536,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,049.80

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