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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,901.46, 801,564.86 and 235,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,901.46, 801,564.86 and 235,107.50 is: 352,315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,901.46 : 801,564.86 = 235,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,901.46/801,564.86 = 235,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,901.46x = 801,564.86 × 235,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,901.46x = 188,453,906,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,453,906,902.39/534,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,315.19

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