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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,282.58, 854,064 and 401,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,282.58, 854,064 and 401,131.31 is: 601,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,282.58 : 854,064 = 401,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,282.58/854,064 = 401,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,282.58x = 854,064 × 401,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,282.58x = 342,591,806,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,591,806,873.52/569,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,795.70

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