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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,666.53, 853,120.08 and 213,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,666.53, 853,120.08 and 213,683.62 is: 320,570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,666.53 : 853,120.08 = 213,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,666.53/853,120.08 = 213,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,666.53x = 853,120.08 × 213,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,666.53x = 182,297,786,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,297,786,989.09/568,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,570.63

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