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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,761.39, 801,602.02 and 335,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,761.39, 801,602.02 and 335,221.64 is: 502,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,761.39 : 801,602.02 = 335,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,761.39/801,602.02 = 335,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,761.39x = 801,602.02 × 335,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,761.39x = 268,714,343,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,714,343,188.74/534,761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,493.91

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