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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,224.04, 859,844.57 and 218,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,224.04, 859,844.57 and 218,257.74 is: 327,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,224.04 : 859,844.57 = 218,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,224.04/859,844.57 = 218,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,224.04x = 859,844.57 × 218,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,224.04x = 187,667,731,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,667,731,508.18/573,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,389.85

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