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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,611.73, 793,969.80 and 229,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,611.73, 793,969.80 and 229,867 is: 344,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,611.73 : 793,969.80 = 229,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,611.73/793,969.80 = 229,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,611.73x = 793,969.80 × 229,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,611.73x = 182,507,456,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,507,456,016.60/529,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,606.14

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