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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,711.74, 862,106.49 and 219,763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,711.74, 862,106.49 and 219,763.26 is: 329,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,711.74 : 862,106.49 = 219,763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,711.74/862,106.49 = 219,763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,711.74x = 862,106.49 × 219,763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,711.74x = 189,459,332,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,459,332,709.56/574,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,659.76

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