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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,021.93, 802,299.59 and 202,364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,021.93, 802,299.59 and 202,364.65 is: 303,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,021.93 : 802,299.59 = 202,364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,021.93/802,299.59 = 202,364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,021.93x = 802,299.59 × 202,364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,021.93x = 162,357,075,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,357,075,725.49/535,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,458.73

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