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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,219.32, 804,427.86 and 176,410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,219.32, 804,427.86 and 176,410.42 is: 264,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,219.32 : 804,427.86 = 176,410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,219.32/804,427.86 = 176,410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,219.32x = 804,427.86 × 176,410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,219.32x = 141,909,456,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,909,456,642.30/536,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,648.16

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