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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,867.31, 803,548.61 and 394,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,867.31, 803,548.61 and 394,674.94 is: 590,724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,867.31 : 803,548.61 = 394,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,867.31/803,548.61 = 394,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,867.31x = 803,548.61 × 394,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,867.31x = 317,140,502,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,140,502,169.97/536,867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,724.19

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