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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,592.79, 804,926.45 and 181,486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,592.79, 804,926.45 and 181,486.77 is: 272,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,592.79 : 804,926.45 = 181,486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,592.79/804,926.45 = 181,486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,592.79x = 804,926.45 × 181,486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,592.79x = 146,083,501,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,083,501,498.07/536,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,242.76

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