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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,577.61, 794,282.69 and 229,977.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,577.61, 794,282.69 and 229,977.75 is: 344,930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,577.61 : 794,282.69 = 229,977.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,577.61/794,282.69 = 229,977.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,577.61x = 794,282.69 × 229,977.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,577.61x = 182,667,344,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,667,344,760.26/529,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,930.26

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