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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,234.08, 803,863.44 and 324,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,234.08, 803,863.44 and 324,125.60 is: 484,989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,234.08 : 803,863.44 = 324,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,234.08/803,863.44 = 324,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,234.08x = 803,863.44 × 324,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,234.08x = 260,552,719,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,552,719,808.06/537,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,989.19

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