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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,170.40, 801,255.60 and 254,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,170.40, 801,255.60 and 254,234.40 is: 381,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,170.40 : 801,255.60 = 254,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,170.40/801,255.60 = 254,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,170.40x = 801,255.60 × 254,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,170.40x = 203,706,736,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,706,736,712.64/534,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,351.60

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