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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,767.22, 865,171.61 and 216,905.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,767.22, 865,171.61 and 216,905.09 is: 325,365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,767.22 : 865,171.61 = 216,905.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,767.22/865,171.61 = 216,905.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,767.22x = 865,171.61 × 216,905.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,767.22x = 187,660,120,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,660,120,522.11/576,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,365.44

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