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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,383.51, 804,486.83 and 176,559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,383.51, 804,486.83 and 176,559.06 is: 264,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,383.51 : 804,486.83 = 176,559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,383.51/804,486.83 = 176,559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,383.51x = 804,486.83 × 176,559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,383.51x = 142,039,438,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,039,438,487.18/536,383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,809.48

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