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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,475.70, 804,713.55 and 283,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,475.70, 804,713.55 and 283,410.10 is: 425,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,475.70 : 804,713.55 = 283,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,475.70/804,713.55 = 283,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,475.70x = 804,713.55 × 283,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,475.70x = 228,063,947,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,063,947,676.86/536,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,115.15

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