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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,239.58, 851,006.97 and 212,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,239.58, 851,006.97 and 212,281.02 is: 318,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,239.58 : 851,006.97 = 212,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,239.58/851,006.97 = 212,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,239.58x = 851,006.97 × 212,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,239.58x = 180,652,627,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,652,627,618.71/567,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,476.77

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