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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,892.97, 805,923 and 217,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,892.97, 805,923 and 217,264.90 is: 326,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,892.97 : 805,923 = 217,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,892.97/805,923 = 217,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,892.97x = 805,923 × 217,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,892.97x = 175,098,780,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,098,780,002.70/536,892.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,133.49

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