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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,669.78, 854,563.23 and 214,982.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,669.78, 854,563.23 and 214,982.42 is: 322,495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,669.78 : 854,563.23 = 214,982.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,669.78/854,563.23 = 214,982.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,669.78x = 854,563.23 × 214,982.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,669.78x = 183,716,071,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,716,071,228.42/569,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,495.73

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