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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,438.80, 854,158.20 and 360,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,438.80, 854,158.20 and 360,005.20 is: 540,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,438.80 : 854,158.20 = 360,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,438.80/854,158.20 = 360,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,438.80x = 854,158.20 × 360,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,438.80x = 307,501,393,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,501,393,622.64/569,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,007.80

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