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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,076.87, 801,391.43 and 234,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,076.87, 801,391.43 and 234,767.59 is: 352,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,076.87 : 801,391.43 = 234,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,076.87/801,391.43 = 234,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,076.87x = 801,391.43 × 234,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,076.87x = 188,140,734,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,140,734,667.75/534,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,272.76

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