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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,224.84, 801,487.44 and 214,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,224.84, 801,487.44 and 214,601.13 is: 321,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,224.84 : 801,487.44 = 214,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,224.84/801,487.44 = 214,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,224.84x = 801,487.44 × 214,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,224.84x = 172,000,110,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,000,110,304.81/534,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,962.03

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