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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,257.26, 854,033.76 and 169,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,257.26, 854,033.76 and 169,898.04 is: 254,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,257.26 : 854,033.76 = 169,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,257.26/854,033.76 = 169,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,257.26x = 854,033.76 × 169,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,257.26x = 145,098,661,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,098,661,917.83/569,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,891.19

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