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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,577.07, 842,744.66 and 219,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,577.07, 842,744.66 and 219,978.13 is: 330,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,577.07 : 842,744.66 = 219,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,577.07/842,744.66 = 219,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,577.07x = 842,744.66 × 219,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,577.07x = 185,385,392,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,385,392,747.68/561,577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,115.68

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