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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,536.40, 853,138.20 and 289,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,536.40, 853,138.20 and 289,211.60 is: 433,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,536.40 : 853,138.20 = 289,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,536.40/853,138.20 = 289,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,536.40x = 853,138.20 × 289,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,536.40x = 246,737,463,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,737,463,843.12/569,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,225.10

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