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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,935.21, 801,615.42 and 235,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,935.21, 801,615.42 and 235,141.25 is: 352,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,935.21 : 801,615.42 = 235,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,935.21/801,615.42 = 235,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,935.21x = 801,615.42 × 235,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,935.21x = 188,492,847,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,492,847,870.00/534,935.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,365.76

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