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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,961.69, 853,862.48 and 269,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,961.69, 853,862.48 and 269,441.69 is: 404,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,961.69 : 853,862.48 = 269,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,961.69/853,862.48 = 269,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,961.69x = 853,862.48 × 269,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,961.69x = 230,066,149,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,066,149,638.79/568,961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,361.41

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