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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,479.27, 868,278.64 and 279,170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,479.27, 868,278.64 and 279,170.55 is: 419,025.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,479.27 : 868,278.64 = 279,170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,479.27/868,278.64 = 279,170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,479.27x = 868,278.64 × 279,170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,479.27x = 242,397,825,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,397,825,307.57/578,479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,025.95

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