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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,647.24, 854,642.14 and 170,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,647.24, 854,642.14 and 170,301 is: 255,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,647.24 : 854,642.14 = 170,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,647.24/854,642.14 = 170,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,647.24x = 854,642.14 × 170,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,647.24x = 145,546,411,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,546,411,084.14/569,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,502.71

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