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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,256.86, 852,113.82 and 358,451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,256.86, 852,113.82 and 358,451.94 is: 536,562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,256.86 : 852,113.82 = 358,451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,256.86/852,113.82 = 358,451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,256.86x = 852,113.82 × 358,451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,256.86x = 305,441,851,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,441,851,879.81/569,256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,562.44

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