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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,158.99, 797,545.38 and 216,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,158.99, 797,545.38 and 216,246.57 is: 324,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,158.99 : 797,545.38 = 216,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,158.99/797,545.38 = 216,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,158.99x = 797,545.38 × 216,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,158.99x = 172,466,452,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,466,452,844.35/532,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,088.21

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