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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,111.52, 802,710.96 and 268,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,111.52, 802,710.96 and 268,735.04 is: 403,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,111.52 : 802,710.96 = 268,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,111.52/802,710.96 = 268,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,111.52x = 802,710.96 × 268,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,111.52x = 215,716,561,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,716,561,944.04/535,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,124.50

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