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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,926.27, 803,277.87 and 215,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,926.27, 803,277.87 and 215,873.18 is: 323,563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,926.27 : 803,277.87 = 215,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,926.27/803,277.87 = 215,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,926.27x = 803,277.87 × 215,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,926.27x = 173,406,144,204.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,406,144,204.14/535,926.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,563.43

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