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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,293.96, 803,715.18 and 203,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,293.96, 803,715.18 and 203,688.52 is: 305,257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,293.96 : 803,715.18 = 203,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,293.96/803,715.18 = 203,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,293.96x = 803,715.18 × 203,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,293.96x = 163,707,555,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,707,555,515.73/536,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,257.13

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