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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,362.40, 853,460.40 and 332,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,362.40, 853,460.40 and 332,583.20 is: 498,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,362.40 : 853,460.40 = 332,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,362.40/853,460.40 = 332,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,362.40x = 853,460.40 × 332,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,362.40x = 283,846,590,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,846,590,905.28/569,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,534.13

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