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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,257.86, 852,115.32 and 358,452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,257.86, 852,115.32 and 358,452.94 is: 536,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,257.86 : 852,115.32 = 358,452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,257.86/852,115.32 = 358,452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,257.86x = 852,115.32 × 358,452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,257.86x = 305,443,241,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,443,241,673.04/569,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,563.94

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