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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,010.81, 853,995.07 and 284,616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,010.81, 853,995.07 and 284,616.06 is: 427,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,010.81 : 853,995.07 = 284,616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,010.81/853,995.07 = 284,616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,010.81x = 853,995.07 × 284,616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,010.81x = 243,060,712,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,060,712,082.82/569,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,163.61

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