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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,946.72, 855,091.28 and 170,600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,946.72, 855,091.28 and 170,600.52 is: 255,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,946.72 : 855,091.28 = 170,600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,946.72/855,091.28 = 170,600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,946.72x = 855,091.28 × 170,600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,946.72x = 145,879,017,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,879,017,015.47/569,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,952.02

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