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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,103.67, 797,462.42 and 216,191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,103.67, 797,462.42 and 216,191.25 is: 324,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,103.67 : 797,462.42 = 216,191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,103.67/797,462.42 = 216,191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,103.67x = 797,462.42 × 216,191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,103.67x = 172,404,396,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,404,396,326.87/532,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,005.28

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