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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,666.96, 797,282.34 and 529,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,666.96, 797,282.34 and 529,867.44 is: 790,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,666.96 : 797,282.34 = 529,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,666.96/797,282.34 = 529,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,666.96x = 797,282.34 × 529,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,666.96x = 422,453,952,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,453,952,453.01/534,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,125.41

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