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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,271.82, 801,557.56 and 214,648.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,271.82, 801,557.56 and 214,648.13 is: 322,032.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,271.82 : 801,557.56 = 214,648.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,271.82/801,557.56 = 214,648.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,271.82x = 801,557.56 × 214,648.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,271.82x = 172,052,832,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,052,832,406.17/534,271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,032.39

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