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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,063.88, 853,594.61 and 169,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,063.88, 853,594.61 and 169,694.60 is: 254,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,063.88 : 853,594.61 = 169,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,063.88/853,594.61 = 169,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,063.88x = 853,594.61 × 169,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,063.88x = 144,850,390,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,850,390,789.66/569,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,541.53

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