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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,157.24, 801,161.18 and 357,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,157.24, 801,161.18 and 357,222.92 is: 534,783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,157.24 : 801,161.18 = 357,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,157.24/801,161.18 = 357,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,157.24x = 801,161.18 × 357,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,157.24x = 286,193,136,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,193,136,110.25/535,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,783.27

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