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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,262.08, 853,862.34 and 288,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,262.08, 853,862.34 and 288,772.04 is: 433,142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,262.08 : 853,862.34 = 288,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,262.08/853,862.34 = 288,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,262.08x = 853,862.34 × 288,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,262.08x = 246,571,569,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,571,569,800.97/569,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,142.45

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