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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,410.40, 801,615.60 and 254,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,410.40, 801,615.60 and 254,474.40 is: 381,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,410.40 : 801,615.60 = 254,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,410.40/801,615.60 = 254,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,410.40x = 801,615.60 × 254,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,410.40x = 203,990,648,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,990,648,840.64/534,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,711.60

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