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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,521.73, 807,932.27 and 234,942.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,521.73, 807,932.27 and 234,942.43 is: 352,478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,521.73 : 807,932.27 = 234,942.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,521.73/807,932.27 = 234,942.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,521.73x = 807,932.27 × 234,942.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,521.73x = 189,817,570,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,817,570,789.22/538,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,478.94

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