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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,287.44, 854,053.20 and 169,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,287.44, 854,053.20 and 169,959.60 is: 254,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,287.44 : 854,053.20 = 169,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,287.44/854,053.20 = 169,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,287.44x = 854,053.20 × 169,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,287.44x = 145,154,540,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,154,540,250.72/569,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,975.83

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