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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,164.69, 801,172.41 and 357,230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,164.69, 801,172.41 and 357,230.37 is: 534,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,164.69 : 801,172.41 = 357,230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,164.69/801,172.41 = 357,230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,164.69x = 801,172.41 × 357,230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,164.69x = 286,203,116,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,203,116,458.09/535,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,794.47

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