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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,806.39, 803,709.52 and 161,829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,806.39, 803,709.52 and 161,829.39 is: 242,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,806.39 : 803,709.52 = 161,829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,806.39/803,709.52 = 161,829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,806.39x = 803,709.52 × 161,829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,806.39x = 130,063,821,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,063,821,358.79/535,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,744.07

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