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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,157.50, 800,084.37 and 502,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,157.50, 800,084.37 and 502,752.18 is: 753,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,157.50 : 800,084.37 = 502,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,157.50/800,084.37 = 502,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,157.50x = 800,084.37 × 502,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,157.50x = 402,244,161,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,244,161,201.43/534,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,044.11

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