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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,200.44, 801,176.28 and 250,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,200.44, 801,176.28 and 250,087 is: 375,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,200.44 : 801,176.28 = 250,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,200.44/801,176.28 = 250,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,200.44x = 801,176.28 × 250,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,200.44x = 200,363,772,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,363,772,336.36/534,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,072.27

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