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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,060.56, 868,706.94 and 199,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,060.56, 868,706.94 and 199,995.20 is: 300,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,060.56 : 868,706.94 = 199,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,060.56/868,706.94 = 199,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,060.56x = 868,706.94 × 199,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,060.56x = 173,737,218,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,737,218,206.69/579,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,032.90

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