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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,326.67, 853,960.80 and 169,970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,326.67, 853,960.80 and 169,970.75 is: 254,947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,326.67 : 853,960.80 = 169,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,326.67/853,960.80 = 169,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,326.67x = 853,960.80 × 169,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,326.67x = 145,148,357,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,148,357,646.60/569,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,947.41

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