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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,125.46, 801,185.71 and 218,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,125.46, 801,185.71 and 218,582.40 is: 327,872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,125.46 : 801,185.71 = 218,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,125.46/801,185.71 = 218,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,125.46x = 801,185.71 × 218,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,125.46x = 175,125,095,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,125,095,337.50/534,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,872.59

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