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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,712.60, 854,568.90 and 357,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,712.60, 854,568.90 and 357,136.20 is: 535,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,712.60 : 854,568.90 = 357,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,712.60/854,568.90 = 357,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,712.60x = 854,568.90 × 357,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,712.60x = 305,197,489,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,197,489,584.18/569,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,704.30

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