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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,089.70, 867,079.35 and 579,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,089.70, 867,079.35 and 579,089.70 is: 867,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,089.70 : 867,079.35 = 579,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,089.70/867,079.35 = 579,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,089.70x = 867,079.35 × 579,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,089.70x = 502,116,720,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,116,720,667.70/579,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,079.35

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