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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,357.27, 800,036.69 and 217,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,357.27, 800,036.69 and 217,814.19 is: 326,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,357.27 : 800,036.69 = 217,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,357.27/800,036.69 = 217,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,357.27x = 800,036.69 × 217,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,357.27x = 174,259,343,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,259,343,602.63/533,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,721.61

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