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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,214.65, 800,023.98 and 320,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,214.65, 800,023.98 and 320,131.36 is: 480,318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,214.65 : 800,023.98 = 320,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,214.65/800,023.98 = 320,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,214.65x = 800,023.98 × 320,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,214.65x = 256,112,764,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,112,764,750.01/533,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,318.32

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