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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,490.63, 429,214.54 and 219,667.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,490.63, 429,214.54 and 219,667.71 is: 327,957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,490.63 : 429,214.54 = 219,667.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,490.63/429,214.54 = 219,667.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,490.63x = 429,214.54 × 219,667.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,490.63x = 94,284,574,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,284,574,551.33/287,490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,957.03

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