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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,106.60, 853,659.90 and 542,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,106.60, 853,659.90 and 542,862.60 is: 814,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,106.60 : 853,659.90 = 542,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,106.60/853,659.90 = 542,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,106.60x = 853,659.90 × 542,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,106.60x = 463,420,032,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,420,032,829.74/569,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,293.90

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