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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,158.64, 797,544.86 and 216,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,158.64, 797,544.86 and 216,246.22 is: 324,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,158.64 : 797,544.86 = 216,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,158.64/797,544.86 = 216,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,158.64x = 797,544.86 × 216,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,158.64x = 172,466,061,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,466,061,255.43/532,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,087.68

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