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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,369.78, 804,653.04 and 255,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,369.78, 804,653.04 and 255,887 is: 383,877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,369.78 : 804,653.04 = 255,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,369.78/804,653.04 = 255,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,369.78x = 804,653.04 × 255,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,369.78x = 205,900,252,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,900,252,446.48/536,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,877.43

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