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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,159.60, 801,239.40 and 254,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,159.60, 801,239.40 and 254,223.60 is: 381,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,159.60 : 801,239.40 = 254,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,159.60/801,239.40 = 254,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,159.60x = 801,239.40 × 254,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,159.60x = 203,693,964,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,693,964,729.84/534,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,335.40

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