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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,574.73, 861,920.42 and 219,887.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,574.73, 861,920.42 and 219,887.07 is: 329,852.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,574.73 : 861,920.42 = 219,887.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,574.73/861,920.42 = 219,887.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,574.73x = 861,920.42 × 219,887.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,574.73x = 189,525,154,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,525,154,627.53/574,574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,852.92

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