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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,141.40, 853,128.90 and 332,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,141.40, 853,128.90 and 332,362.20 is: 498,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,141.40 : 853,128.90 = 332,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,141.40/853,128.90 = 332,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,141.40x = 853,128.90 × 332,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,141.40x = 283,547,798,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,547,798,087.58/569,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,202.73

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