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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,238.56, 852,106.77 and 213,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,238.56, 852,106.77 and 213,003.41 is: 319,411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,238.56 : 852,106.77 = 213,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,238.56/852,106.77 = 213,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,238.56x = 852,106.77 × 213,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,238.56x = 181,501,643,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,501,643,433.55/568,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,411.00

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