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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,426.24, 854,128.56 and 170,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,426.24, 854,128.56 and 170,068.16 is: 255,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,426.24 : 854,128.56 = 170,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,426.24/854,128.56 = 170,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,426.24x = 854,128.56 × 170,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,426.24x = 145,260,072,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,260,072,602.65/569,426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,099.01

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