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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,057.06, 868,701.69 and 199,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,057.06, 868,701.69 and 199,991.70 is: 300,027.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,057.06 : 868,701.69 = 199,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,057.06/868,701.69 = 199,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,057.06x = 868,701.69 × 199,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,057.06x = 173,733,123,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,733,123,548.66/579,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,027.64

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