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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,998.28, 801,181.95 and 334,080.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,998.28, 801,181.95 and 334,080.51 is: 501,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,998.28 : 801,181.95 = 334,080.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,998.28/801,181.95 = 334,080.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,998.28x = 801,181.95 × 334,080.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,998.28x = 267,659,274,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,659,274,458.80/533,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,236.21

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