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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,075.58, 868,729.43 and 200,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,075.58, 868,729.43 and 200,010.22 is: 300,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,075.58 : 868,729.43 = 200,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,075.58/868,729.43 = 200,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,075.58x = 868,729.43 × 200,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,075.58x = 173,754,764,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,754,764,414.78/579,075.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,055.42

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