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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,038.72, 867,274.88 and 444,931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,038.72, 867,274.88 and 444,931.84 is: 666,411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,038.72 : 867,274.88 = 444,931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,038.72/867,274.88 = 444,931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,038.72x = 867,274.88 × 444,931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,038.72x = 385,878,208,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,878,208,144.18/579,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,411.75

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