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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,196.23, 800,016.65 and 233,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,196.23, 800,016.65 and 233,891.60 is: 350,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,196.23 : 800,016.65 = 233,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,196.23/800,016.65 = 233,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,196.23x = 800,016.65 × 233,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,196.23x = 187,117,173,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,117,173,125.68/533,196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,934.91

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