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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,201.44, 801,177.78 and 250,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,201.44, 801,177.78 and 250,088 is: 375,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,201.44 : 801,177.78 = 250,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,201.44/801,177.78 = 250,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,201.44x = 801,177.78 × 250,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,201.44x = 200,364,948,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,364,948,644.64/534,201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,073.77

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