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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,665.08, 800,497.62 and 253,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,665.08, 800,497.62 and 253,029.24 is: 379,543.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,665.08 : 800,497.62 = 253,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,665.08/800,497.62 = 253,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,665.08x = 800,497.62 × 253,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,665.08x = 202,549,304,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,549,304,410.41/533,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,543.86

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