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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,266.70, 800,719.65 and 218,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,266.70, 800,719.65 and 218,366.70 is: 327,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,266.70 : 800,719.65 = 218,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,266.70/800,719.65 = 218,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,266.70x = 800,719.65 × 218,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,266.70x = 174,850,507,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,850,507,595.66/534,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,271.96

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