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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,587.63, 801,784.58 and 214,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,587.63, 801,784.58 and 214,726.59 is: 322,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,587.63 : 801,784.58 = 214,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,587.63/801,784.58 = 214,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,587.63x = 801,784.58 × 214,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,587.63x = 172,164,467,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,164,467,704.35/534,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,050.98

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