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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,365.40, 853,464.90 and 332,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,365.40, 853,464.90 and 332,586.20 is: 498,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,365.40 : 853,464.90 = 332,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,365.40/853,464.90 = 332,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,365.40x = 853,464.90 × 332,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,365.40x = 283,850,647,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,850,647,924.38/569,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,538.63

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