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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,421.08, 804,730.26 and 176,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,421.08, 804,730.26 and 176,612.60 is: 264,951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,421.08 : 804,730.26 = 176,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,421.08/804,730.26 = 176,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,421.08x = 804,730.26 × 176,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,421.08x = 142,125,503,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125,503,517.28/536,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,951.38

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