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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,036.54, 806,168.97 and 375,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,036.54, 806,168.97 and 375,947.02 is: 563,301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,036.54 : 806,168.97 = 375,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,036.54/806,168.97 = 375,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,036.54x = 806,168.97 × 375,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,036.54x = 303,076,821,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,076,821,887.97/538,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,301.56

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