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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,689.68, 804,911.48 and 320,609.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,689.68, 804,911.48 and 320,609.31 is: 480,840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,689.68 : 804,911.48 = 320,609.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,689.68/804,911.48 = 320,609.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,689.68x = 804,911.48 × 320,609.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,689.68x = 258,062,112,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,062,112,610.83/536,689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,840.46

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