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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,369.45, 801,606.78 and 155,293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,369.45, 801,606.78 and 155,293.50 is: 232,955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,369.45 : 801,606.78 = 155,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,369.45/801,606.78 = 155,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,369.45x = 801,606.78 × 155,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,369.45x = 124,484,322,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,484,322,489.93/534,369.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,955.54

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