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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,735.86, 1,201,741.79 and 535,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,735.86, 1,201,741.79 and 535,834.38 is: 802,174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,735.86 : 1,201,741.79 = 535,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,735.86/1,201,741.79 = 535,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,735.86x = 1,201,741.79 × 535,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,735.86x = 643,934,564,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,934,564,285.57/802,735.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,174.91

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