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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,673.20, 801,511.44 and 268,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,673.20, 801,511.44 and 268,122.24 is: 401,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,673.20 : 801,511.44 = 268,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,673.20/801,511.44 = 268,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,673.20x = 801,511.44 × 268,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,673.20x = 214,903,042,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,903,042,678.43/534,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,933.45

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