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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,770.91, 801,616.29 and 335,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,770.91, 801,616.29 and 335,231.16 is: 502,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,770.91 : 801,616.29 = 335,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,770.91/801,616.29 = 335,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,770.91x = 801,616.29 × 335,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,770.91x = 268,726,758,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,726,758,771.60/534,770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,508.18

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