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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,291.69, 804,047.51 and 251,835.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,291.69, 804,047.51 and 251,835.67 is: 377,570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,291.69 : 804,047.51 = 251,835.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,291.69/804,047.51 = 251,835.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,291.69x = 804,047.51 × 251,835.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,291.69x = 202,487,838,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,487,838,113.27/536,291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,570.34

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