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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,508.32, 801,761.76 and 218,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,508.32, 801,761.76 and 218,965.76 is: 328,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,508.32 : 801,761.76 = 218,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,508.32/801,761.76 = 218,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,508.32x = 801,761.76 × 218,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,508.32x = 175,558,373,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,558,373,117.34/534,508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,448.35

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