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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,252.92, 804,483.06 and 203,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,252.92, 804,483.06 and 203,803 is: 305,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,252.92 : 804,483.06 = 203,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,252.92/804,483.06 = 203,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,252.92x = 804,483.06 × 203,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,252.92x = 163,956,061,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,956,061,077.18/536,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,743.90

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