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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,698.67, 865,480.95 and 217,224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,698.67, 865,480.95 and 217,224.18 is: 325,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,698.67 : 865,480.95 = 217,224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,698.67/865,480.95 = 217,224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,698.67x = 865,480.95 × 217,224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,698.67x = 188,003,389,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,003,389,669.37/576,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,999.35

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