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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,348.89, 801,662.75 and 234,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,348.89, 801,662.75 and 234,888.45 is: 352,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,348.89 : 801,662.75 = 234,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,348.89/801,662.75 = 234,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,348.89x = 801,662.75 × 234,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,348.89x = 188,301,320,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,301,320,770.24/534,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,393.96

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