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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,627, 853,881.60 and 317,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,627, 853,881.60 and 317,028.50 is: 475,231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,627 : 853,881.60 = 317,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,627/853,881.60 = 317,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,627x = 853,881.60 × 317,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,627x = 270,704,802,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,704,802,825.60/569,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,231.69

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