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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,967.92, 801,562.50 and 376,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,967.92, 801,562.50 and 376,862.40 is: 564,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,967.92 : 801,562.50 = 376,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,967.92/801,562.50 = 376,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,967.92x = 801,562.50 × 376,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,967.92x = 302,078,767,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,078,767,500/534,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,667.07

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