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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,562.36, 800,344.89 and 218,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,562.36, 800,344.89 and 218,019.26 is: 327,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,562.36 : 800,344.89 = 218,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,562.36/800,344.89 = 218,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,562.36x = 800,344.89 × 218,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,562.36x = 174,490,602,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,490,602,663.44/533,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,029.45

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