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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,954.46, 855,167.10 and 249,940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,954.46, 855,167.10 and 249,940.68 is: 375,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,954.46 : 855,167.10 = 249,940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,954.46/855,167.10 = 249,940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,954.46x = 855,167.10 × 249,940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,954.46x = 213,741,046,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,741,046,487.63/569,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,014.25

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