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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,315.60, 853,973.40 and 359,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,315.60, 853,973.40 and 359,363.60 is: 539,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,315.60 : 853,973.40 = 359,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,315.60/853,973.40 = 359,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,315.60x = 853,973.40 × 359,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,315.60x = 306,886,955,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,886,955,328.24/569,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,045.40

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