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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,349.56, 801,611.46 and 253,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,349.56, 801,611.46 and 253,772.04 is: 380,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,349.56 : 801,611.46 = 253,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,349.56/801,611.46 = 253,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,349.56x = 801,611.46 × 253,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,349.56x = 203,426,575,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,426,575,491.58/534,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,699.43

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