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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,972.53, 802,272.69 and 215,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,972.53, 802,272.69 and 215,029.41 is: 322,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,972.53 : 802,272.69 = 215,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,972.53/802,272.69 = 215,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,972.53x = 802,272.69 × 215,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,972.53x = 172,512,223,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,512,223,189.81/534,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,469.31

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