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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,392.16, 794,086.35 and 229,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,392.16, 794,086.35 and 229,833.64 is: 344,749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,392.16 : 794,086.35 = 229,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,392.16/794,086.35 = 229,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,392.16x = 794,086.35 × 229,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,392.16x = 182,507,756,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,507,756,294.81/529,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,749.64

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