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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,097.79, 868,659.30 and 407,618.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,097.79, 868,659.30 and 407,618.76 is: 611,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,097.79 : 868,659.30 = 407,618.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,097.79/868,659.30 = 407,618.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,097.79x = 868,659.30 × 407,618.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,097.79x = 354,081,826,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,081,826,728.47/579,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,437.02

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