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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,700.03, 803,541.19 and 215,844.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,700.03, 803,541.19 and 215,844.09 is: 323,762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,700.03 : 803,541.19 = 215,844.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,700.03/803,541.19 = 215,844.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,700.03x = 803,541.19 × 215,844.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,700.03x = 173,439,617,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,439,617,697.74/535,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,762.57

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