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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,248.92, 804,477.06 and 203,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,248.92, 804,477.06 and 203,799 is: 305,737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,248.92 : 804,477.06 = 203,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,248.92/804,477.06 = 203,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,248.92x = 804,477.06 × 203,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,248.92x = 163,951,620,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,951,620,350.94/536,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,737.90

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