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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,375.89, 801,993.15 and 322,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,375.89, 801,993.15 and 322,026 is: 482,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,375.89 : 801,993.15 = 322,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,375.89/801,993.15 = 322,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,375.89x = 801,993.15 × 322,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,375.89x = 258,262,646,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,262,646,121.90/535,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,394.99

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