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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,499.98, 803,460.26 and 235,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,499.98, 803,460.26 and 235,770.28 is: 353,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,499.98 : 803,460.26 = 235,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,499.98/803,460.26 = 235,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,499.98x = 803,460.26 × 235,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,499.98x = 189,432,049,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,432,049,049.85/535,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,748.01

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