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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,001.77, 800,878.06 and 154,820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,001.77, 800,878.06 and 154,820.74 is: 232,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,001.77 : 800,878.06 = 154,820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,001.77/800,878.06 = 154,820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,001.77x = 800,878.06 × 154,820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,001.77x = 123,992,535,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,992,535,093.59/534,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,194.99

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