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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,975.35, 804,375.09 and 248,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,975.35, 804,375.09 and 248,376.82 is: 372,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,975.35 : 804,375.09 = 248,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,975.35/804,375.09 = 248,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,975.35x = 804,375.09 × 248,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,975.35x = 199,788,126,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,788,126,941.41/536,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,062.01

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