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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,478.70, 804,718.05 and 283,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,478.70, 804,718.05 and 283,413.10 is: 425,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,478.70 : 804,718.05 = 283,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,478.70/804,718.05 = 283,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,478.70x = 804,718.05 × 283,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,478.70x = 228,067,637,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,067,637,176.46/536,478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,119.65

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