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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,919.32, 802,072.80 and 219,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,919.32, 802,072.80 and 219,204 is: 328,680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,919.32 : 802,072.80 = 219,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,919.32/802,072.80 = 219,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,919.32x = 802,072.80 × 219,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,919.32x = 175,817,566,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,817,566,051.20/534,919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,680.53

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