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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,004.70, 429,007.05 and 219,779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,004.70, 429,007.05 and 219,779.10 is: 329,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,004.70 : 429,007.05 = 219,779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,004.70/429,007.05 = 219,779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,004.70x = 429,007.05 × 219,779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,004.70x = 94,286,783,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,286,783,342.66/286,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,668.65

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