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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,393.32, 801,864.30 and 235,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,393.32, 801,864.30 and 235,082.12 is: 352,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,393.32 : 801,864.30 = 235,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,393.32/801,864.30 = 235,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,393.32x = 801,864.30 × 235,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,393.32x = 188,503,959,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,503,959,596.32/534,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,743.85

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