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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,298.78, 800,176.08 and 309,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,298.78, 800,176.08 and 309,184.66 is: 463,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,298.78 : 800,176.08 = 309,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,298.78/800,176.08 = 309,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,298.78x = 800,176.08 × 309,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,298.78x = 247,402,169,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,402,169,234.93/534,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,040.86

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