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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,138.70, 804,363.71 and 216,125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,138.70, 804,363.71 and 216,125.42 is: 324,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,138.70 : 804,363.71 = 216,125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,138.70/804,363.71 = 216,125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,138.70x = 804,363.71 × 216,125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,138.70x = 173,843,439,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,843,439,554.06/536,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,250.87

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