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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,138.60, 801,207.90 and 254,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,138.60, 801,207.90 and 254,202.60 is: 381,303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,138.60 : 801,207.90 = 254,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,138.60/801,207.90 = 254,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,138.60x = 801,207.90 × 254,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,138.60x = 203,669,131,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,669,131,320.54/534,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,303.90

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