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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,044.34, 800,512.74 and 333,905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,044.34, 800,512.74 and 333,905.22 is: 500,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,044.34 : 800,512.74 = 333,905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,044.34/800,512.74 = 333,905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,044.34x = 800,512.74 × 333,905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,044.34x = 267,295,382,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,295,382,562.50/534,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,511.59

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