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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,782.50, 803,513.34 and 215,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,782.50, 803,513.34 and 215,831.69 is: 323,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,782.50 : 803,513.34 = 215,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,782.50/803,513.34 = 215,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,782.50x = 803,513.34 × 215,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,782.50x = 173,423,638,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,423,638,092.18/535,782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,682.91

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