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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,794.96, 800,692.86 and 218,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,794.96, 800,692.86 and 218,251.84 is: 327,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,794.96 : 800,692.86 = 218,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,794.96/800,692.86 = 218,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,794.96x = 800,692.86 × 218,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,794.96x = 174,752,689,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,752,689,969.86/533,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,377.93

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