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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,126.95, 868,993.34 and 420,513.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,126.95, 868,993.34 and 420,513.11 is: 630,989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,126.95 : 868,993.34 = 420,513.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,126.95/868,993.34 = 420,513.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,126.95x = 868,993.34 × 420,513.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,126.95x = 365,423,091,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,423,091,972.69/579,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,989.62

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