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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,005.38, 853,551.63 and 169,615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,005.38, 853,551.63 and 169,615.62 is: 254,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,005.38 : 853,551.63 = 169,615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,005.38/853,551.63 = 169,615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,005.38x = 853,551.63 × 169,615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,005.38x = 144,775,688,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,775,688,924.46/569,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,436.41

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