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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,244.08, 851,013.72 and 212,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,244.08, 851,013.72 and 212,285.52 is: 318,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,244.08 : 851,013.72 = 212,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,244.08/851,013.72 = 212,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,244.08x = 851,013.72 × 212,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,244.08x = 180,657,890,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,657,890,077.33/567,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,483.52

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