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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,787.98, 803,521.58 and 215,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,787.98, 803,521.58 and 215,837.18 is: 323,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,787.98 : 803,521.58 = 215,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,787.98/803,521.58 = 215,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,787.98x = 803,521.58 × 215,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,787.98x = 173,429,831,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,429,831,896.34/535,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,691.16

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