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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,292.80, 801,736.20 and 218,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,292.80, 801,736.20 and 218,727.60 is: 328,212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,292.80 : 801,736.20 = 218,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,292.80/801,736.20 = 218,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,292.80x = 801,736.20 × 218,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,292.80x = 175,361,834,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,361,834,859.12/534,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,212.99

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