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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,581.40, 853,205.70 and 289,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,581.40, 853,205.70 and 289,256.60 is: 433,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,581.40 : 853,205.70 = 289,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,581.40/853,205.70 = 289,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,581.40x = 853,205.70 × 289,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,581.40x = 246,795,379,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,795,379,882.62/569,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,292.55

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