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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,640.90, 804,961.35 and 387,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,640.90, 804,961.35 and 387,924.90 is: 581,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,640.90 : 804,961.35 = 387,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,640.90/804,961.35 = 387,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,640.90x = 804,961.35 × 387,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,640.90x = 312,264,551,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,264,551,202.62/536,640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,887.35

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