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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,264.58, 853,866.09 and 288,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,264.58, 853,866.09 and 288,774.54 is: 433,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,264.58 : 853,866.09 = 288,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,264.58/853,866.09 = 288,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,264.58x = 853,866.09 × 288,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,264.58x = 246,574,787,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,574,787,361.35/569,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,146.20

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