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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,332, 803,309.04 and 239,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,332, 803,309.04 and 239,844 is: 359,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,332 : 803,309.04 = 239,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,332/803,309.04 = 239,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,332x = 803,309.04 × 239,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,332x = 192,668,853,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,668,853,389.76/535,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,905.35

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