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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,263.20, 804,119.70 and 283,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,263.20, 804,119.70 and 283,680 is: 425,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,263.20 : 804,119.70 = 283,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,263.20/804,119.70 = 283,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,263.20x = 804,119.70 × 283,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,263.20x = 228,112,676,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,112,676,496/536,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,374.47

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