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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,850.28, 801,985.64 and 234,979.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,850.28, 801,985.64 and 234,979.77 is: 352,342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,850.28 : 801,985.64 = 234,979.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,850.28/801,985.64 = 234,979.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,850.28x = 801,985.64 × 234,979.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,850.28x = 188,450,401,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,450,401,230.50/534,850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,342.34

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