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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,416.80, 854,125.20 and 359,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,416.80, 854,125.20 and 359,983.20 is: 539,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,416.80 : 854,125.20 = 359,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,416.80/854,125.20 = 359,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,416.80x = 854,125.20 × 359,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,416.80x = 307,470,722,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,470,722,696.64/569,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,974.80

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