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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,671.70, 562,007.55 and 217,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,671.70, 562,007.55 and 217,207.70 is: 325,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,671.70 : 562,007.55 = 217,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,671.70/562,007.55 = 217,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,671.70x = 562,007.55 × 217,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,671.70x = 122,072,367,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,072,367,318.14/374,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,811.55

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