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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,351.40, 853,443.90 and 332,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,351.40, 853,443.90 and 332,572.20 is: 498,517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,351.40 : 853,443.90 = 332,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,351.40/853,443.90 = 332,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,351.40x = 853,443.90 × 332,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,351.40x = 283,831,715,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,831,715,399.58/569,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,517.64

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