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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,059.57, 868,705.44 and 199,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,059.57, 868,705.44 and 199,994.20 is: 300,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,059.57 : 868,705.44 = 199,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,059.57/868,705.44 = 199,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,059.57x = 868,705.44 × 199,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,059.57x = 173,736,049,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,736,049,508.45/579,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,031.40

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