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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,536.40, 853,721.40 and 332,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,536.40, 853,721.40 and 332,757.20 is: 498,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,536.40 : 853,721.40 = 332,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,536.40/853,721.40 = 332,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,536.40x = 853,721.40 × 332,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,536.40x = 284,081,942,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,081,942,644.08/569,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,795.06

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