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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,516.62, 854,695.49 and 269,998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,516.62, 854,695.49 and 269,998.25 is: 405,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,516.62 : 854,695.49 = 269,998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,516.62/854,695.49 = 269,998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,516.62x = 854,695.49 × 269,998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,516.62x = 230,766,286,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,766,286,582.89/569,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,196.76

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