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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,741.40, 854,741.70 and 332,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,741.40, 854,741.70 and 332,962.20 is: 499,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,741.40 : 854,741.70 = 332,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,741.40/854,741.70 = 332,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,741.40x = 854,741.70 × 332,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,741.40x = 284,596,676,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,596,676,863.74/569,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,519.04

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