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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,644.10, 804,966.15 and 402,799.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,644.10, 804,966.15 and 402,799.70 is: 604,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,644.10 : 804,966.15 = 402,799.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,644.10/804,966.15 = 402,799.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,644.10x = 804,966.15 × 402,799.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,644.10x = 324,240,123,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,240,123,730.16/536,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,199.55

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