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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,164.40, 801,246.60 and 429,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,164.40, 801,246.60 and 429,188.40 is: 643,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,164.40 : 801,246.60 = 429,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,164.40/801,246.60 = 429,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,164.40x = 801,246.60 × 429,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,164.40x = 343,885,746,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,885,746,259.44/534,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,782.60

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