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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,996.80, 804,573.60 and 255,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,996.80, 804,573.60 and 255,908.80 is: 383,424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,996.80 : 804,573.60 = 255,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,996.80/804,573.60 = 255,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,996.80x = 804,573.60 × 255,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,996.80x = 205,897,464,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,897,464,487.68/536,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,424.01

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