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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,428.60, 801,642.90 and 254,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,428.60, 801,642.90 and 254,492.60 is: 381,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,428.60 : 801,642.90 = 254,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,428.60/801,642.90 = 254,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,428.60x = 801,642.90 × 254,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,428.60x = 204,012,185,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,012,185,892.54/534,428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,738.90

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