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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,138.40, 801,207.60 and 254,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,138.40, 801,207.60 and 254,202.40 is: 381,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,138.40 : 801,207.60 = 254,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,138.40/801,207.60 = 254,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,138.40x = 801,207.60 × 254,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,138.40x = 203,668,894,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,668,894,818.24/534,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,303.60

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