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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,447.80, 854,171.70 and 360,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,447.80, 854,171.70 and 360,014.20 is: 540,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,447.80 : 854,171.70 = 360,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,447.80/854,171.70 = 360,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,447.80x = 854,171.70 × 360,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,447.80x = 307,513,941,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,513,941,238.14/569,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,021.30

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