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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,474.70, 804,712.05 and 283,409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,474.70, 804,712.05 and 283,409.10 is: 425,113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,474.70 : 804,712.05 = 283,409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,474.70/804,712.05 = 283,409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,474.70x = 804,712.05 × 283,409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,474.70x = 228,062,717,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,062,717,849.66/536,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,113.65

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