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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,196.73, 800,017.40 and 233,892.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,196.73, 800,017.40 and 233,892.10 is: 350,935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,196.73 : 800,017.40 = 233,892.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,196.73/800,017.40 = 233,892.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,196.73x = 800,017.40 × 233,892.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,196.73x = 187,117,748,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,117,748,553.08/533,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,935.66

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