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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,012.80, 800,894.56 and 154,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,012.80, 800,894.56 and 154,831.76 is: 232,211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,012.80 : 800,894.56 = 154,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,012.80/800,894.56 = 154,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,012.80x = 800,894.56 × 154,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,012.80x = 124,003,914,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,003,914,299.23/534,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,211.50

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