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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,974.35, 804,373.59 and 248,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,974.35, 804,373.59 and 248,375.82 is: 372,060.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,974.35 : 804,373.59 = 248,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,974.35/804,373.59 = 248,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,974.35x = 804,373.59 × 248,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,974.35x = 199,786,950,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,786,950,002.59/536,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,060.51

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