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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,640.76, 804,988.70 and 137,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,640.76, 804,988.70 and 137,285 is: 205,934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,640.76 : 804,988.70 = 137,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,640.76/804,988.70 = 137,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,640.76x = 804,988.70 × 137,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,640.76x = 110,512,873,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512,873,679.50/536,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,934.55

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