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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,727.70, 854,056.95 and 214,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,727.70, 854,056.95 and 214,980.10 is: 322,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,727.70 : 854,056.95 = 214,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,727.70/854,056.95 = 214,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,727.70x = 854,056.95 × 214,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,727.70x = 183,605,248,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,605,248,516.70/569,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,268.42

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