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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,390.68, 804,586 and 137,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,390.68, 804,586 and 137,032.32 is: 205,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,390.68 : 804,586 = 137,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,390.68/804,586 = 137,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,390.68x = 804,586 × 137,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,390.68x = 110,254,286,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,254,286,219.52/536,390.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,548.47

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