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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,179.78, 852,048.18 and 213,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,179.78, 852,048.18 and 213,000 is: 319,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,179.78 : 852,048.18 = 213,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,179.78/852,048.18 = 213,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,179.78x = 852,048.18 × 213,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,179.78x = 181,486,262,340
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,486,262,340/568,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,416.97

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