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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,292.36, 804,434.13 and 216,439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,292.36, 804,434.13 and 216,439.34 is: 324,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,292.36 : 804,434.13 = 216,439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,292.36/804,434.13 = 216,439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,292.36x = 804,434.13 × 216,439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,292.36x = 174,111,188,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,111,188,148.50/536,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,657.22

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