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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,429.40, 801,644.10 and 254,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,429.40, 801,644.10 and 254,493.40 is: 381,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,429.40 : 801,644.10 = 254,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,429.40/801,644.10 = 254,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,429.40x = 801,644.10 × 254,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,429.40x = 204,013,132,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,013,132,598.94/534,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,740.10

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