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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,738.28, 794,589.81 and 230,219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,738.28, 794,589.81 and 230,219.16 is: 345,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,738.28 : 794,589.81 = 230,219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,738.28/794,589.81 = 230,219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,738.28x = 794,589.81 × 230,219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,738.28x = 182,929,798,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,929,798,602.76/529,738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,321.09

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