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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,961.19, 853,861.73 and 269,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,961.19, 853,861.73 and 269,441.19 is: 404,360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,961.19 : 853,861.73 = 269,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,961.19/853,861.73 = 269,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,961.19x = 853,861.73 × 269,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,961.19x = 230,065,519,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,065,519,279.45/568,961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,360.65

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