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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,227.90, 801,335.04 and 214,521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,227.90, 801,335.04 and 214,521.26 is: 321,779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,227.90 : 801,335.04 = 214,521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,227.90/801,335.04 = 214,521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,227.90x = 801,335.04 × 214,521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,227.90x = 171,903,402,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,903,402,462.95/534,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,779.16

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