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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,579.99, 804,270.48 and 232,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,579.99, 804,270.48 and 232,623.26 is: 348,674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,579.99 : 804,270.48 = 232,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,579.99/804,270.48 = 232,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,579.99x = 804,270.48 × 232,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,579.99x = 187,092,020,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,092,020,979.37/536,579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,674.99

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