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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,254.97, 803,017.46 and 377,790.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,254.97, 803,017.46 and 377,790.97 is: 566,781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,254.97 : 803,017.46 = 377,790.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,254.97/803,017.46 = 377,790.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,254.97x = 803,017.46 × 377,790.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,254.97x = 303,372,743,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,372,743,251.38/535,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,781.74

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