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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,545.83, 804,843.36 and 379,475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,545.83, 804,843.36 and 379,475.49 is: 569,230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,545.83 : 804,843.36 = 379,475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,545.83/804,843.36 = 379,475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,545.83x = 804,843.36 × 379,475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,545.83x = 305,418,331,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,418,331,427.41/536,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,230.65

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