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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,157.96, 802,870.82 and 377,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,157.96, 802,870.82 and 377,693.96 is: 566,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,157.96 : 802,870.82 = 377,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,157.96/802,870.82 = 377,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,157.96x = 802,870.82 × 377,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,157.96x = 303,239,457,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,239,457,485.78/535,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,635.42

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