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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,492.54, 801,738.81 and 218,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,492.54, 801,738.81 and 218,892.06 is: 328,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,492.54 : 801,738.81 = 218,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,492.54/801,738.81 = 218,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,492.54x = 801,738.81 × 218,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,492.54x = 175,494,259,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,494,259,702.85/534,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,338.09

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