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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,005.09, 798,369.11 and 216,519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,005.09, 798,369.11 and 216,519.41 is: 324,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,005.09 : 798,369.11 = 216,519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,005.09/798,369.11 = 216,519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,005.09x = 798,369.11 × 216,519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,005.09x = 172,862,403,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,862,403,584.98/532,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,926.22

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