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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,719.40, 853,452.70 and 499,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,719.40, 853,452.70 and 499,677.80 is: 748,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,719.40 : 853,452.70 = 499,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,719.40/853,452.70 = 499,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,719.40x = 853,452.70 × 499,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,719.40x = 426,451,367,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,451,367,540.06/569,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,528.78

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