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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,554.88, 800,333.68 and 218,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,554.88, 800,333.68 and 218,011.78 is: 327,018.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,554.88 : 800,333.68 = 218,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,554.88/800,333.68 = 218,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,554.88x = 800,333.68 × 218,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,554.88x = 174,482,167,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,482,167,624.89/533,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,018.22

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