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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,563.73, 800,346.95 and 218,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,563.73, 800,346.95 and 218,020.64 is: 327,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,563.73 : 800,346.95 = 218,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,563.73/800,346.95 = 218,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,563.73x = 800,346.95 × 218,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,563.73x = 174,492,154,261.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,492,154,261.05/533,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,031.51

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