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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,175.20, 801,188.15 and 357,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,175.20, 801,188.15 and 357,240.88 is: 534,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,175.20 : 801,188.15 = 357,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,175.20/801,188.15 = 357,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,175.20x = 801,188.15 × 357,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,175.20x = 286,217,158,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,217,158,966.85/535,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,810.20

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