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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,398.57, 804,294.58 and 176,472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,398.57, 804,294.58 and 176,472.03 is: 264,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,398.57 : 804,294.58 = 176,472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,398.57/804,294.58 = 176,472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,398.57x = 804,294.58 × 176,472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,398.57x = 141,935,497,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,935,497,250.60/536,398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,608.27

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