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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,347.78, 800,022.44 and 217,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,347.78, 800,022.44 and 217,804.68 is: 326,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,347.78 : 800,022.44 = 217,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,347.78/800,022.44 = 217,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,347.78x = 800,022.44 × 217,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,347.78x = 174,248,632,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,248,632,448.05/533,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,707.34

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