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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,292.96, 803,713.68 and 203,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,292.96, 803,713.68 and 203,687.52 is: 305,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,292.96 : 803,713.68 = 203,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,292.96/803,713.68 = 203,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,292.96x = 803,713.68 × 203,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,292.96x = 163,706,446,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,706,446,269.27/536,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,255.63

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