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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,755.10, 852,476.49 and 213,542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,755.10, 852,476.49 and 213,542.50 is: 320,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,755.10 : 852,476.49 = 213,542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,755.10/852,476.49 = 213,542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,755.10x = 852,476.49 × 213,542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,755.10x = 182,039,960,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,039,960,865.83/568,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,067.39

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