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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,205.40, 860,148.30 and 218,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,205.40, 860,148.30 and 218,255.30 is: 327,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,205.40 : 860,148.30 = 218,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,205.40/860,148.30 = 218,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,205.40x = 860,148.30 × 218,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,205.40x = 187,731,925,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,731,925,260.99/573,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,512.49

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