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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,202.44, 801,179.28 and 250,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,202.44, 801,179.28 and 250,089 is: 375,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,202.44 : 801,179.28 = 250,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,202.44/801,179.28 = 250,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,202.44x = 801,179.28 × 250,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,202.44x = 200,366,124,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,366,124,955.92/534,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,075.27

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