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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,542.68, 800,538.66 and 233,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,542.68, 800,538.66 and 233,868.60 is: 350,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,542.68 : 800,538.66 = 233,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,542.68/800,538.66 = 233,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,542.68x = 800,538.66 × 233,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,542.68x = 187,220,855,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,220,855,660.08/533,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,901.37

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