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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,182.87, 801,337.59 and 334,519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,182.87, 801,337.59 and 334,519.76 is: 501,819.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,182.87 : 801,337.59 = 334,519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,182.87/801,337.59 = 334,519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,182.87x = 801,337.59 × 334,519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,182.87x = 268,063,260,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,063,260,289.12/534,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,819.27

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