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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,256.36, 852,113.07 and 358,451.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,256.36, 852,113.07 and 358,451.43 is: 536,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,256.36 : 852,113.07 = 358,451.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,256.36/852,113.07 = 358,451.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,256.36x = 852,113.07 × 358,451.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,256.36x = 305,441,148,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,441,148,463.19/569,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,561.68

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