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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,670.19, 801,506.94 and 268,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,670.19, 801,506.94 and 268,119.24 is: 401,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,670.19 : 801,506.94 = 268,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,670.19/801,506.94 = 268,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,670.19x = 801,506.94 × 268,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,670.19x = 214,899,430,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,899,430,602.08/534,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,928.95

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