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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,114.10, 853,671.15 and 542,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,114.10, 853,671.15 and 542,870.10 is: 814,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,114.10 : 853,671.15 = 542,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,114.10/853,671.15 = 542,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,114.10x = 853,671.15 × 542,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,114.10x = 463,432,542,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,432,542,567.62/569,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,305.15

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