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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,866.32 : 854,549.76 = 270,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,866.32/854,549.76 = 270,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,866.32x = 854,549.76 × 270,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,866.32x = 231,097,600,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,097,600,696.32/569,866.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,529.49

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