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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,571.99, 804,258.50 and 232,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,571.99, 804,258.50 and 232,615.26 is: 348,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,571.99 : 804,258.50 = 232,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,571.99/804,258.50 = 232,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,571.99x = 804,258.50 × 232,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,571.99x = 187,082,798,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,082,798,921.63/536,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,663.00

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