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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,588.38, 801,785.70 and 214,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,588.38, 801,785.70 and 214,727.34 is: 322,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,588.38 : 801,785.70 = 214,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,588.38/801,785.70 = 214,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,588.38x = 801,785.70 × 214,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,588.38x = 172,165,310,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,165,310,611.04/534,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,052.10

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