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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,003.24, 798,298.62 and 216,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,003.24, 798,298.62 and 216,682.12 is: 325,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,003.24 : 798,298.62 = 216,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,003.24/798,298.62 = 216,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,003.24x = 798,298.62 × 216,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,003.24x = 172,977,037,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,977,037,374.67/532,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,142.83

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