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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,891.97, 805,921.50 and 217,263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,891.97, 805,921.50 and 217,263.90 is: 326,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,891.97 : 805,921.50 = 217,263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,891.97/805,921.50 = 217,263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,891.97x = 805,921.50 × 217,263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,891.97x = 175,097,648,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,097,648,183.85/536,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,131.99

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