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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,737, 806,775.04 and 253,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,737, 806,775.04 and 253,416.08 is: 380,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,737 : 806,775.04 = 253,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,737/806,775.04 = 253,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,737x = 806,775.04 × 253,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,737x = 204,449,768,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,449,768,078.64/537,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,204.02

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