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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,117.94, 862,264.35 and 219,832.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,117.94, 862,264.35 and 219,832.50 is: 329,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,117.94 : 862,264.35 = 219,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,117.94/862,264.35 = 219,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,117.94x = 862,264.35 × 219,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,117.94x = 189,553,727,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,553,727,721.38/575,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,591.05

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