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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,837.49, 853,204.95 and 401,104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,837.49, 853,204.95 and 401,104.77 is: 600,565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,837.49 : 853,204.95 = 401,104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,837.49/853,204.95 = 401,104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,837.49x = 853,204.95 × 401,104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,837.49x = 342,224,575,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,224,575,232.61/569,837.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,565.22

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