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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,255.51, 854,023.41 and 401,104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,255.51, 854,023.41 and 401,104.26 is: 601,755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,255.51 : 854,023.41 = 401,104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,255.51/854,023.41 = 401,104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,255.51x = 854,023.41 × 401,104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,255.51x = 342,552,427,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,552,427,890.73/569,255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,755.14

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