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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,265.92, 801,529.74 and 245,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,265.92, 801,529.74 and 245,942.64 is: 368,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,265.92 : 801,529.74 = 245,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,265.92/801,529.74 = 245,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,265.92x = 801,529.74 × 245,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,265.92x = 197,130,340,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,130,340,294.11/534,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,974.20

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