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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,932.20, 855,069.48 and 170,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,932.20, 855,069.48 and 170,586 is: 255,930.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,932.20 : 855,069.48 = 170,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,932.20/855,069.48 = 170,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,932.20x = 855,069.48 × 170,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,932.20x = 145,862,882,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,862,882,315.28/569,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,930.24

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