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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,364.96, 807,920.26 and 214,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,364.96, 807,920.26 and 214,119.80 is: 321,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,364.96 : 807,920.26 = 214,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,364.96/807,920.26 = 214,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,364.96x = 807,920.26 × 214,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,364.96x = 172,991,724,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,991,724,487.15/538,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,327.98

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