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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,026.16, 861,004.23 and 214,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,026.16, 861,004.23 and 214,127.50 is: 321,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,026.16 : 861,004.23 = 214,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,026.16/861,004.23 = 214,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,026.16x = 861,004.23 × 214,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,026.16x = 184,364,683,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,364,683,259.33/574,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,178.19

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