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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,235.96, 803,128.91 and 255,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,235.96, 803,128.91 and 255,950.04 is: 383,340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,235.96 : 803,128.91 = 255,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,235.96/803,128.91 = 255,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,235.96x = 803,128.91 × 255,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,235.96x = 205,560,876,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,560,876,639.66/536,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,340.34

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