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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,029.76, 859,917.62 and 218,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,029.76, 859,917.62 and 218,046.72 is: 327,212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,029.76 : 859,917.62 = 218,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,029.76/859,917.62 = 218,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,029.76x = 859,917.62 × 218,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,029.76x = 187,502,216,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,502,216,511.21/573,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,212.00

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