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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,832.40, 853,093.08 and 213,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,832.40, 853,093.08 and 213,819.12 is: 320,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,832.40 : 853,093.08 = 213,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,832.40/853,093.08 = 213,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,832.40x = 853,093.08 × 213,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,832.40x = 182,407,611,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,407,611,643.69/568,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,670.22

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