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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,357.91, 801,569.67 and 234,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,357.91, 801,569.67 and 234,979.48 is: 352,483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,357.91 : 801,569.67 = 234,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,357.91/801,569.67 = 234,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,357.91x = 801,569.67 × 234,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,357.91x = 188,352,425,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,352,425,682.92/534,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,483.65

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