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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,614.80, 802,138.20 and 235,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,614.80, 802,138.20 and 235,152.40 is: 352,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,614.80 : 802,138.20 = 235,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,614.80/802,138.20 = 235,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,614.80x = 802,138.20 × 235,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,614.80x = 188,624,722,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,624,722,861.68/534,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,823.61

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