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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,210.91, 852,066.95 and 212,975.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,210.91, 852,066.95 and 212,975.82 is: 319,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,210.91 : 852,066.95 = 212,975.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,210.91/852,066.95 = 212,975.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,210.91x = 852,066.95 × 212,975.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,210.91x = 181,469,656,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,469,656,306.27/568,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,370.25

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