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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,223.89, 801,329.04 and 214,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,223.89, 801,329.04 and 214,517.25 is: 321,773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,223.89 : 801,329.04 = 214,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,223.89/801,329.04 = 214,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,223.89x = 801,329.04 × 214,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,223.89x = 171,898,902,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,898,902,005.94/534,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,773.15

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