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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,238.08, 851,004.72 and 212,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,238.08, 851,004.72 and 212,279.52 is: 318,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,238.08 : 851,004.72 = 212,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,238.08/851,004.72 = 212,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,238.08x = 851,004.72 × 212,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,238.08x = 180,650,873,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,650,873,479.33/567,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,474.52

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