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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,972.36, 804,370.61 and 248,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,972.36, 804,370.61 and 248,373.81 is: 372,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,972.36 : 804,370.61 = 248,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,972.36/804,370.61 = 248,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,972.36x = 804,370.61 × 248,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,972.36x = 199,784,593,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,784,593,826.78/536,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,057.50

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