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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,481.47, 804,597.36 and 199,680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,481.47, 804,597.36 and 199,680.74 is: 299,474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,481.47 : 804,597.36 = 199,680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,481.47/804,597.36 = 199,680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,481.47x = 804,597.36 × 199,680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,481.47x = 160,662,591,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,662,591,225.46/536,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,474.64

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