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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,794.40, 801,997.20 and 268,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,794.40, 801,997.20 and 268,466.40 is: 402,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,794.40 : 801,997.20 = 268,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,794.40/801,997.20 = 268,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,794.40x = 801,997.20 × 268,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,794.40x = 215,309,301,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,309,301,094.08/534,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,602.01

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