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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,272.29, 801,558.26 and 214,648.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,272.29, 801,558.26 and 214,648.61 is: 322,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,272.29 : 801,558.26 = 214,648.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,272.29/801,558.26 = 214,648.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,272.29x = 801,558.26 × 214,648.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,272.29x = 172,053,362,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,053,362,871.85/534,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,033.10

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