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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,962.27, 867,001.73 and 218,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,962.27, 867,001.73 and 218,042.82 is: 327,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,962.27 : 867,001.73 = 218,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,962.27/867,001.73 = 218,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,962.27x = 867,001.73 × 218,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,962.27x = 189,043,501,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,043,501,063.87/577,962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,086.23

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