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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,485.04, 801,727.56 and 218,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,485.04, 801,727.56 and 218,884.56 is: 328,326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,485.04 : 801,727.56 = 218,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,485.04/801,727.56 = 218,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,485.04x = 801,727.56 × 218,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,485.04x = 175,485,784,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,485,784,210.47/534,485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,326.84

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