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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,869.62, 862,264.34 and 214,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,869.62, 862,264.34 and 214,972.04 is: 322,443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,869.62 : 862,264.34 = 214,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,869.62/862,264.34 = 214,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,869.62x = 862,264.34 × 214,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,869.62x = 185,362,724,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,362,724,189.05/574,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,443.07

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