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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,585.23, 801,780.97 and 214,724.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,585.23, 801,780.97 and 214,724.18 is: 322,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,585.23 : 801,780.97 = 214,724.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,585.23/801,780.97 = 214,724.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,585.23x = 801,780.97 × 214,724.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,585.23x = 172,161,757,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,161,757,313.95/534,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,047.35

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