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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,932.52, 853,523.46 and 213,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,932.52, 853,523.46 and 213,946.42 is: 320,966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,932.52 : 853,523.46 = 213,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,932.52/853,523.46 = 213,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,932.52x = 853,523.46 × 213,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,932.52x = 182,608,288,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,608,288,653.01/568,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,966.52

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