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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,230.70, 801,346.05 and 355,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,230.70, 801,346.05 and 355,479.90 is: 533,219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,230.70 : 801,346.05 = 355,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,230.70/801,346.05 = 355,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,230.70x = 801,346.05 × 355,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,230.70x = 284,862,413,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,862,413,719.40/534,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,219.85

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