Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,866.32, 854,549.76 and 270,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 569,866.32, 854,549.76 and 270,432 is: 405,529.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,866.32 : 854,549.76 = 270,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,866.32/854,549.76 = 270,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,866.32x = 854,549.76 × 270,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,866.32x = 231,097,600,696.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,097,600,696.32/569,866.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,529.49
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