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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,008.40, 801,012.60 and 334,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,008.40, 801,012.60 and 334,942.80 is: 502,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,008.40 : 801,012.60 = 334,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,008.40/801,012.60 = 334,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,008.40x = 801,012.60 × 334,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,008.40x = 268,293,403,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,293,403,079.28/534,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,414.20

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