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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,246.35, 532,869.53 and 355,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,246.35, 532,869.53 and 355,246.35 is: 532,869.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,246.35 : 532,869.53 = 355,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,246.35/532,869.53 = 355,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,246.35x = 532,869.53 × 355,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,246.35x = 189,299,953,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,299,953,782.48/355,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,869.53

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