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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,562.40, 853,760.40 and 332,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,562.40, 853,760.40 and 332,783.20 is: 498,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,562.40 : 853,760.40 = 332,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,562.40/853,760.40 = 332,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,562.40x = 853,760.40 × 332,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,562.40x = 284,117,117,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,117,117,945.28/569,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,834.05

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