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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,714.91, 802,032 and 155,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,714.91, 802,032 and 155,638.60 is: 233,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,714.91 : 802,032 = 155,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,714.91/802,032 = 155,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,714.91x = 802,032 × 155,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,714.91x = 124,827,137,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,827,137,635.20/534,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,446.15

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