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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,414.03, 801,431.95 and 155,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,414.03, 801,431.95 and 155,255.88 is: 232,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,414.03 : 801,431.95 = 155,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,414.03/801,431.95 = 155,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,414.03x = 801,431.95 × 155,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,414.03x = 124,427,022,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,427,022,657.37/534,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,828.88

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