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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,251.92, 804,481.56 and 203,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,251.92, 804,481.56 and 203,802 is: 305,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,251.92 : 804,481.56 = 203,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,251.92/804,481.56 = 203,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,251.92x = 804,481.56 × 203,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,251.92x = 163,954,950,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,954,950,891.12/536,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,742.40

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