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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,041.08, 868,737.21 and 279,465.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,041.08, 868,737.21 and 279,465.82 is: 419,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,041.08 : 868,737.21 = 279,465.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,041.08/868,737.21 = 279,465.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,041.08x = 868,737.21 × 279,465.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,041.08x = 242,782,356,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,782,356,757.16/579,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,283.48

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