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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,078.58, 868,733.94 and 200,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,078.58, 868,733.94 and 200,013.22 is: 300,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,078.58 : 868,733.94 = 200,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,078.58/868,733.94 = 200,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,078.58x = 868,733.94 × 200,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,078.58x = 173,758,272,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,758,272,662.69/579,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,059.92

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