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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,771.40, 800,657.63 and 218,228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,771.40, 800,657.63 and 218,228.31 is: 327,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,771.40 : 800,657.63 = 218,228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,771.40/800,657.63 = 218,228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,771.40x = 800,657.63 × 218,228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,771.40x = 174,726,160,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,726,160,392.36/533,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,342.68

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