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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,730.40, 853,469.20 and 499,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,730.40, 853,469.20 and 499,688.80 is: 748,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,730.40 : 853,469.20 = 499,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,730.40/853,469.20 = 499,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,730.40x = 853,469.20 × 499,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,730.40x = 426,469,000,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,469,000,384.96/569,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,545.28

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