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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,436.48, 804,659.52 and 181,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,436.48, 804,659.52 and 181,452.48 is: 272,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,436.48 : 804,659.52 = 181,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,436.48/804,659.52 = 181,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,436.48x = 804,659.52 × 181,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,436.48x = 146,007,465,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,007,465,459.61/536,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,180.34

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