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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,197.16, 801,358.98 and 334,534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,197.16, 801,358.98 and 334,534.02 is: 501,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,197.16 : 801,358.98 = 334,534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,197.16/801,358.98 = 334,534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,197.16x = 801,358.98 × 334,534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,197.16x = 268,081,841,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,081,841,042.50/534,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,840.63

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