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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,577.22, 800,641.86 and 234,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,577.22, 800,641.86 and 234,268 is: 351,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,577.22 : 800,641.86 = 234,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,577.22/800,641.86 = 234,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,577.22x = 800,641.86 × 234,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,577.22x = 187,564,767,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,564,767,258.48/533,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,523.19

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