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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,157.74, 801,161.94 and 357,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,157.74, 801,161.94 and 357,223.42 is: 534,784.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,157.74 : 801,161.94 = 357,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,157.74/801,161.94 = 357,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,157.74x = 801,161.94 × 357,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,157.74x = 286,193,808,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,193,808,180.64/535,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,784.02

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