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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,217.70, 853,826.55 and 214,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,217.70, 853,826.55 and 214,311.34 is: 321,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,217.70 : 853,826.55 = 214,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,217.70/853,826.55 = 214,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,217.70x = 853,826.55 × 214,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,217.70x = 182,984,712,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,984,712,058.08/569,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,467.01

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