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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,420.60, 801,630.90 and 254,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,420.60, 801,630.90 and 254,484.60 is: 381,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,420.60 : 801,630.90 = 254,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,420.60/801,630.90 = 254,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,420.60x = 801,630.90 × 254,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,420.60x = 204,002,718,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,002,718,934.14/534,420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,726.90

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