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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,491.79, 792,858.78 and 229,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,491.79, 792,858.78 and 229,022.64 is: 343,586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,491.79 : 792,858.78 = 229,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,491.79/792,858.78 = 229,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,491.79x = 792,858.78 × 229,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,491.79x = 181,582,610,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,582,610,942.78/528,491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,586.44

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