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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,617.80, 802,142.70 and 235,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,617.80, 802,142.70 and 235,155.40 is: 352,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,617.80 : 802,142.70 = 235,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,617.80/802,142.70 = 235,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,617.80x = 802,142.70 × 235,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,617.80x = 188,628,187,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,628,187,475.58/534,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,828.11

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