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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,309.35, 803,174.19 and 235,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,309.35, 803,174.19 and 235,579.68 is: 353,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,309.35 : 803,174.19 = 235,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,309.35/803,174.19 = 235,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,309.35x = 803,174.19 × 235,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,309.35x = 189,211,517,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,211,517,486.56/535,309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,462.01

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