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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,409.99, 854,263.62 and 170,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,409.99, 854,263.62 and 170,050.83 is: 255,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,409.99 : 854,263.62 = 170,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,409.99/854,263.62 = 170,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,409.99x = 854,263.62 × 170,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,409.99x = 145,268,237,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,268,237,619.81/569,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,120.63

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