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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,465.60, 801,698.40 and 254,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,465.60, 801,698.40 and 254,529.60 is: 381,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,465.60 : 801,698.40 = 254,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,465.60/801,698.40 = 254,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,465.60x = 801,698.40 × 254,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,465.60x = 204,055,973,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,055,973,072.64/534,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,794.40

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