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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,462.60, 804,693.90 and 359,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,462.60, 804,693.90 and 359,169.80 is: 538,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,462.60 : 804,693.90 = 359,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,462.60/804,693.90 = 359,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,462.60x = 804,693.90 × 359,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,462.60x = 289,021,747,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,021,747,124.22/536,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,754.70

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