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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,317.92, 853,319.40 and 214,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,317.92, 853,319.40 and 214,105.20 is: 320,910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,317.92 : 853,319.40 = 214,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,317.92/853,319.40 = 214,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,317.92x = 853,319.40 × 214,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,317.92x = 182,700,120,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,700,120,800.88/569,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,910.54

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