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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,005.24, 798,301.62 and 216,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,005.24, 798,301.62 and 216,684.12 is: 325,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,005.24 : 798,301.62 = 216,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,005.24/798,301.62 = 216,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,005.24x = 798,301.62 × 216,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,005.24x = 172,979,284,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,979,284,024.27/532,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,145.83

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