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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,197.14, 801,221.05 and 357,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,197.14, 801,221.05 and 357,262.82 is: 534,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,197.14 : 801,221.05 = 357,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,197.14/801,221.05 = 357,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,197.14x = 801,221.05 × 357,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,197.14x = 286,246,491,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,246,491,211.41/535,197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,843.09

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