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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,543.62, 429,660.99 and 219,819.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,543.62, 429,660.99 and 219,819.06 is: 329,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,543.62 : 429,660.99 = 219,819.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,543.62/429,660.99 = 219,819.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,543.62x = 429,660.99 × 219,819.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,543.62x = 94,447,674,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447,674,940.47/286,543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,610.11

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