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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,741.68, 802,193.16 and 231,218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,741.68, 802,193.16 and 231,218.89 is: 346,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,741.68 : 802,193.16 = 231,218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,741.68/802,193.16 = 231,218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,741.68x = 802,193.16 × 231,218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,741.68x = 185,482,212,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,482,212,020.79/534,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,863.20

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