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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,436.41, 854,332.31 and 170,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,436.41, 854,332.31 and 170,092.94 is: 255,192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,436.41 : 854,332.31 = 170,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,436.41/854,332.31 = 170,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,436.41x = 854,332.31 × 170,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,436.41x = 145,315,893,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,315,893,494.43/569,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,192.49

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