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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,775.16, 855,082.98 and 270,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,775.16, 855,082.98 and 270,256.70 is: 405,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,775.16 : 855,082.98 = 270,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,775.16/855,082.98 = 270,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,775.16x = 855,082.98 × 270,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,775.16x = 231,091,906,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,091,906,538.67/569,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,584.38

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