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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,071.92, 797,414.79 and 216,159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,071.92, 797,414.79 and 216,159.50 is: 323,957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,071.92 : 797,414.79 = 216,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,071.92/797,414.79 = 216,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,071.92x = 797,414.79 × 216,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,071.92x = 172,368,782,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,368,782,299.01/532,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,957.68

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