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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,356.63, 801,093.44 and 249,907.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,356.63, 801,093.44 and 249,907.21 is: 374,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,356.63 : 801,093.44 = 249,907.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,356.63/801,093.44 = 249,907.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,356.63x = 801,093.44 × 249,907.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,356.63x = 200,199,021,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,199,021,284.70/534,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,654.32

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