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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,199.44, 801,174.78 and 250,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,199.44, 801,174.78 and 250,086 is: 375,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,199.44 : 801,174.78 = 250,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,199.44/801,174.78 = 250,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,199.44x = 801,174.78 × 250,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,199.44x = 200,362,596,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,362,596,031.08/534,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,070.77

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