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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,015.37, 854,001.92 and 284,620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,015.37, 854,001.92 and 284,620.62 is: 427,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,015.37 : 854,001.92 = 284,620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,015.37/854,001.92 = 284,620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,015.37x = 854,001.92 × 284,620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,015.37x = 243,066,555,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,066,555,951.59/569,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,170.46

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