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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,220.59, 801,481.07 and 214,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,220.59, 801,481.07 and 214,596.88 is: 321,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,220.59 : 801,481.07 = 214,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,220.59/801,481.07 = 214,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,220.59x = 801,481.07 × 214,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,220.59x = 171,995,337,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995,337,001.06/534,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,955.65

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