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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,845.22, 800,459.51 and 520,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,845.22, 800,459.51 and 520,452.14 is: 778,918.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,845.22 : 800,459.51 = 520,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,845.22/800,459.51 = 520,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,845.22x = 800,459.51 × 520,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,845.22x = 416,600,858,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,600,858,358.29/534,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,918.54

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