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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,235.70, 853,853.55 and 329,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,235.70, 853,853.55 and 329,759.20 is: 494,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,235.70 : 853,853.55 = 329,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,235.70/853,853.55 = 329,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,235.70x = 853,853.55 × 329,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,235.70x = 281,566,063,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,566,063,565.16/569,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,638.80

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