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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,985.70, 802,188.78 and 235,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,985.70, 802,188.78 and 235,115.24 is: 352,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,985.70 : 802,188.78 = 235,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,985.70/802,188.78 = 235,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,985.70x = 802,188.78 × 235,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,985.70x = 188,606,807,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,606,807,535.01/534,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,545.51

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