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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,065.80, 868,598.70 and 439,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,065.80, 868,598.70 and 439,097.80 is: 658,646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,065.80 : 868,598.70 = 439,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,065.80/868,598.70 = 439,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,065.80x = 868,598.70 × 439,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,065.80x = 381,399,778,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,399,778,252.86/579,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,646.70

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