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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,171.20, 804,256.80 and 325,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,171.20, 804,256.80 and 325,873.60 is: 488,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,171.20 : 804,256.80 = 325,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,171.20/804,256.80 = 325,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,171.20x = 804,256.80 × 325,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,171.20x = 262,086,058,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,086,058,740.48/536,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,810.40

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