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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,255.92, 804,487.56 and 203,806

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,255.92, 804,487.56 and 203,806 is: 305,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,255.92 : 804,487.56 = 203,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,255.92/804,487.56 = 203,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,255.92x = 804,487.56 × 203,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,255.92x = 163,959,391,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,959,391,653.36/536,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,748.40

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