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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,934, 803,648.52 and 394,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,934, 803,648.52 and 394,741.60 is: 590,824.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,934 : 803,648.52 = 394,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,934/803,648.52 = 394,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,934x = 803,648.52 × 394,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,934x = 317,233,502,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,233,502,622.43/536,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,824.02

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