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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,300.16, 854,042.40 and 175,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,300.16, 854,042.40 and 175,224 is: 262,864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,300.16 : 854,042.40 = 175,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,300.16/854,042.40 = 175,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,300.16x = 854,042.40 × 175,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,300.16x = 149,648,725,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,648,725,497.60/569,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,864.37

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