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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,234.60, 801,351.90 and 356,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,234.60, 801,351.90 and 356,164.20 is: 534,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,234.60 : 801,351.90 = 356,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,234.60/801,351.90 = 356,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,234.60x = 801,351.90 × 356,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,234.60x = 285,412,858,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,412,858,381.98/534,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,246.30

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