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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,871.53, 803,554.94 and 394,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,871.53, 803,554.94 and 394,679.16 is: 590,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,871.53 : 803,554.94 = 394,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,871.53/803,554.94 = 394,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,871.53x = 803,554.94 × 394,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,871.53x = 317,146,388,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,146,388,733.05/536,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,730.50

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