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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,177.71, 801,191.89 and 357,243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,177.71, 801,191.89 and 357,243.39 is: 534,813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,177.71 : 801,191.89 = 357,243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,177.71/801,191.89 = 357,243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,177.71x = 801,191.89 × 357,243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,177.71x = 286,220,506,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,220,506,824.11/535,177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,813.95

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