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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,464.29, 803,406.72 and 235,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,464.29, 803,406.72 and 235,734.59 is: 353,694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,464.29 : 803,406.72 = 235,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,464.29/803,406.72 = 235,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,464.29x = 803,406.72 × 235,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,464.29x = 189,390,753,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,390,753,742.45/535,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,694.46

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