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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,852.44, 800,979.54 and 277,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,852.44, 800,979.54 and 277,525.24 is: 416,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,852.44 : 800,979.54 = 277,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,852.44/800,979.54 = 277,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,852.44x = 800,979.54 × 277,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,852.44x = 222,292,039,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,292,039,073.59/533,852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,392.29

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