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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,931.47, 801,609.78 and 235,137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,931.47, 801,609.78 and 235,137.51 is: 352,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,931.47 : 801,609.78 = 235,137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,931.47/801,609.78 = 235,137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,931.47x = 801,609.78 × 235,137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,931.47x = 188,488,527,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,488,527,660.85/534,931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,360.14

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