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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,173.33, 801,185.33 and 357,239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,173.33, 801,185.33 and 357,239.01 is: 534,807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,173.33 : 801,185.33 = 357,239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,173.33/801,185.33 = 357,239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,173.33x = 801,185.33 × 357,239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,173.33x = 286,214,652,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,214,652,329.53/535,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,807.39

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