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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,327.67, 853,962.30 and 169,971.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,327.67, 853,962.30 and 169,971.75 is: 254,948.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,327.67 : 853,962.30 = 169,971.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,327.67/853,962.30 = 169,971.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,327.67x = 853,962.30 × 169,971.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,327.67x = 145,149,466,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,149,466,565.03/569,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,948.91

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