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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,664.08, 800,496.16 and 253,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,664.08, 800,496.16 and 253,028.24 is: 379,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,664.08 : 800,496.16 = 253,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,664.08/800,496.16 = 253,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,664.08x = 800,496.16 × 253,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,664.08x = 202,548,134,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548,134,491.56/533,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,542.38

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