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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,051.80, 806,200.10 and 288,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,051.80, 806,200.10 and 288,219.80 is: 432,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,051.80 : 806,200.10 = 288,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,051.80/806,200.10 = 288,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,051.80x = 806,200.10 × 288,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,051.80x = 232,362,831,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,362,831,581.98/537,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,663.72

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