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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,454, 803,455.92 and 256,168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,454, 803,455.92 and 256,168.08 is: 383,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,454 : 803,455.92 = 256,168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,454/803,455.92 = 256,168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,454x = 803,455.92 × 256,168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,454x = 205,819,760,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,819,760,391.03/536,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,667.12

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