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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,343.32, 801,509.78 and 230,952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,343.32, 801,509.78 and 230,952.06 is: 346,425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,343.32 : 801,509.78 = 230,952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,343.32/801,509.78 = 230,952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,343.32x = 801,509.78 × 230,952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,343.32x = 185,110,335,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,110,335,378.53/534,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,425.84

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