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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,238.72, 852,136.48 and 213,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,238.72, 852,136.48 and 213,059.20 is: 319,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,238.72 : 852,136.48 = 213,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,238.72/852,136.48 = 213,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,238.72x = 852,136.48 × 213,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,238.72x = 181,555,516,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,555,516,719.62/568,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,505.71

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