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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,962.30, 804,521.85 and 255,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,962.30, 804,521.85 and 255,874.30 is: 383,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,962.30 : 804,521.85 = 255,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,962.30/804,521.85 = 255,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,962.30x = 804,521.85 × 255,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,962.30x = 205,856,465,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,856,465,203.46/536,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,372.29

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