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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,245.18, 800,095.63 and 309,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,245.18, 800,095.63 and 309,131.20 is: 462,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,245.18 : 800,095.63 = 309,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,245.18/800,095.63 = 309,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,245.18x = 800,095.63 × 309,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,245.18x = 247,334,518,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,334,518,216.18/534,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,960.69

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