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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,790.59, 801,646.04 and 335,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,790.59, 801,646.04 and 335,251.14 is: 502,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,790.59 : 801,646.04 = 335,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,790.59/801,646.04 = 335,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,790.59x = 801,646.04 × 335,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,790.59x = 268,752,748,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,752,748,786.49/534,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,538.29

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