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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,115.60, 801,691.80 and 268,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,115.60, 801,691.80 and 268,176.40 is: 402,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,115.60 : 801,691.80 = 268,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,115.60/801,691.80 = 268,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,115.60x = 801,691.80 × 268,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,115.60x = 214,994,820,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,994,820,833.52/534,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,524.89

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