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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,968.91, 806,929.63 and 501,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,968.91, 806,929.63 and 501,859.33 is: 754,168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,968.91 : 806,929.63 = 501,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,968.91/806,929.63 = 501,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,968.91x = 806,929.63 × 501,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,968.91x = 404,965,160,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,965,160,196.98/536,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,168.73

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