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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,688.28, 861,138.36 and 219,508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,688.28, 861,138.36 and 219,508.44 is: 328,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,688.28 : 861,138.36 = 219,508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,688.28/861,138.36 = 219,508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,688.28x = 861,138.36 × 219,508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,688.28x = 189,027,138,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,027,138,027.76/574,688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,921.16

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