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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,591.79, 804,924.95 and 181,485.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,591.79, 804,924.95 and 181,485.77 is: 272,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,591.79 : 804,924.95 = 181,485.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,591.79/804,924.95 = 181,485.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,591.79x = 804,924.95 × 181,485.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,591.79x = 146,082,419,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,082,419,410.91/536,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,241.25

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