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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,281.63, 801,510.06 and 253,704.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,281.63, 801,510.06 and 253,704.11 is: 380,597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,281.63 : 801,510.06 = 253,704.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,281.63/801,510.06 = 253,704.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,281.63x = 801,510.06 × 253,704.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,281.63x = 203,346,396,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,346,396,428.35/534,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,597.77

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