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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,572.14, 800,359.56 and 218,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,572.14, 800,359.56 and 218,029.02 is: 327,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,572.14 : 800,359.56 = 218,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,572.14/800,359.56 = 218,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,572.14x = 800,359.56 × 218,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,572.14x = 174,501,610,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,501,610,514.43/533,572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.08

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