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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,767.08, 800,738.10 and 253,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,767.08, 800,738.10 and 253,131.24 is: 379,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,767.08 : 800,738.10 = 253,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,767.08/800,738.10 = 253,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,767.08x = 800,738.10 × 253,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,767.08x = 202,691,828,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,691,828,168.24/533,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,738.35

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