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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,158.46, 802,871.57 and 377,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,158.46, 802,871.57 and 377,694.46 is: 566,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,158.46 : 802,871.57 = 377,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,158.46/802,871.57 = 377,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,158.46x = 802,871.57 × 377,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,158.46x = 303,240,142,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,240,142,192.03/535,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,636.17

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