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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,029.70, 853,544.55 and 499,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,029.70, 853,544.55 and 499,045.70 is: 748,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,029.70 : 853,544.55 = 499,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,029.70/853,544.55 = 499,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,029.70x = 853,544.55 × 499,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,029.70x = 425,957,737,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,957,737,435.94/569,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,568.55

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