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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,902.46, 801,566.36 and 235,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,902.46, 801,566.36 and 235,108.50 is: 352,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,902.46 : 801,566.36 = 235,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,902.46/801,566.36 = 235,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,902.46x = 801,566.36 × 235,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,902.46x = 188,455,064,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,455,064,550.06/534,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,316.69

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