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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,368.25, 803,223.74 and 367,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,368.25, 803,223.74 and 367,303.56 is: 550,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,368.25 : 803,223.74 = 367,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,368.25/803,223.74 = 367,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,368.25x = 803,223.74 × 367,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,368.25x = 295,026,937,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,026,937,342.00/536,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,045.50

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