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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,151.75, 801,152.98 and 357,217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,151.75, 801,152.98 and 357,217.43 is: 534,775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,151.75 : 801,152.98 = 357,217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,151.75/801,152.98 = 357,217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,151.75x = 801,152.98 × 357,217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,151.75x = 286,185,807,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,185,807,997.52/535,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,775.06

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