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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,040.72, 867,277.88 and 444,933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,040.72, 867,277.88 and 444,933.84 is: 666,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,040.72 : 867,277.88 = 444,933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,040.72/867,277.88 = 444,933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,040.72x = 867,277.88 × 444,933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,040.72x = 385,881,277,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,881,277,495.46/579,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,414.75

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