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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,196.08, 801,291.69 and 218,653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,196.08, 801,291.69 and 218,653.02 is: 327,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,196.08 : 801,291.69 = 218,653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,196.08/801,291.69 = 218,653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,196.08x = 801,291.69 × 218,653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,196.08x = 175,204,847,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,204,847,919.40/534,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,978.54

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