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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,529.44, 801,652.92 and 231,029.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,529.44, 801,652.92 and 231,029.43 is: 346,483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,529.44 : 801,652.92 = 231,029.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,529.44/801,652.92 = 231,029.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,529.44x = 801,652.92 × 231,029.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,529.44x = 185,205,413,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,205,413,292.88/534,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,483.09

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