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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,767.22, 802,251.98 and 214,943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,767.22, 802,251.98 and 214,943.99 is: 322,456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,767.22 : 802,251.98 = 214,943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,767.22/802,251.98 = 214,943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,767.22x = 802,251.98 × 214,943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,767.22x = 172,439,241,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,439,241,566.60/534,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,456.64

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