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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,282.87, 854,064.47 and 401,131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,282.87, 854,064.47 and 401,131.53 is: 601,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,282.87 : 854,064.47 = 401,131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,282.87/854,064.47 = 401,131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,282.87x = 854,064.47 × 401,131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,282.87x = 342,592,188,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,592,188,572.57/569,282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,796.06

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