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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,302.19, 853,939.65 and 185,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,302.19, 853,939.65 and 185,050.58 is: 277,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,302.19 : 853,939.65 = 185,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,302.19/853,939.65 = 185,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,302.19x = 853,939.65 × 185,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,302.19x = 158,022,023,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,022,023,247.80/569,302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,571.43

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