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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,148.60, 801,222.90 and 254,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,148.60, 801,222.90 and 254,212.60 is: 381,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,148.60 : 801,222.90 = 254,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,148.60/801,222.90 = 254,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,148.60x = 801,222.90 × 254,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,148.60x = 203,680,956,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,680,956,588.54/534,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,318.90

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