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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,743.40, 801,999.90 and 235,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,743.40, 801,999.90 and 235,223.40 is: 352,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,743.40 : 801,999.90 = 235,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,743.40/801,999.90 = 235,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,743.40x = 801,999.90 × 235,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,743.40x = 188,649,143,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,649,143,277.66/534,743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,784.43

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