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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,224.64, 862,279.68 and 219,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,224.64, 862,279.68 and 219,965.12 is: 329,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,224.64 : 862,279.68 = 219,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,224.64/862,279.68 = 219,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,224.64x = 862,279.68 × 219,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,224.64x = 189,671,453,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,671,453,284.76/575,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,734.58

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