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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,451.52, 1,253,631 and 355,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,451.52, 1,253,631 and 355,601.04 is: 533,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,451.52 : 1,253,631 = 355,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,451.52/1,253,631 = 355,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,451.52x = 1,253,631 × 355,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,451.52x = 445,792,487,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,792,487,376.24/835,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,594.68

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