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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,168.42, 801,350.37 and 268,112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,168.42, 801,350.37 and 268,112.58 is: 402,217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,168.42 : 801,350.37 = 268,112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,168.42/801,350.37 = 268,112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,168.42x = 801,350.37 × 268,112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,168.42x = 214,852,115,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,852,115,184.66/534,168.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,217.93

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