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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,350.72, 801,623.20 and 376,720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,350.72, 801,623.20 and 376,720.32 is: 564,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,350.72 : 801,623.20 = 376,720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,350.72/801,623.20 = 376,720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,350.72x = 801,623.20 × 376,720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,350.72x = 301,987,748,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,987,748,423.42/535,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,093.29

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