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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,175.33, 801,188.32 and 357,241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,175.33, 801,188.32 and 357,241.01 is: 534,810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,175.33 : 801,188.32 = 357,241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,175.33/801,188.32 = 357,241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,175.33x = 801,188.32 × 357,241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,175.33x = 286,217,324,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,217,324,637.00/535,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,810.39

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