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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,096.40, 868,644.60 and 390,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,096.40, 868,644.60 and 390,139.60 is: 585,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,096.40 : 868,644.60 = 390,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,096.40/868,644.60 = 390,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,096.40x = 868,644.60 × 390,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,096.40x = 338,892,656,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,892,656,786.16/579,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,209.40

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