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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,004.84, 859,606.62 and 218,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,004.84, 859,606.62 and 218,049.88 is: 327,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,004.84 : 859,606.62 = 218,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,004.84/859,606.62 = 218,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,004.84x = 859,606.62 × 218,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,004.84x = 187,437,120,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,437,120,338.21/573,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,112.63

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