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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,257.11, 852,114.20 and 358,452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,257.11, 852,114.20 and 358,452.18 is: 536,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,257.11 : 852,114.20 = 358,452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,257.11/852,114.20 = 358,452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,257.11x = 852,114.20 × 358,452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,257.11x = 305,442,190,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,442,190,806.70/569,257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,562.80

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