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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,253.63, 801,405.05 and 297,417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,253.63, 801,405.05 and 297,417.93 is: 446,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,253.63 : 801,405.05 = 297,417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,253.63/801,405.05 = 297,417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,253.63x = 801,405.05 × 297,417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,253.63x = 238,352,231,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,352,231,062.55/534,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,140.59

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