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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,139.80, 868,709.70 and 491,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,139.80, 868,709.70 and 491,659.80 is: 737,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,139.80 : 868,709.70 = 491,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,139.80/868,709.70 = 491,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,139.80x = 868,709.70 × 491,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,139.80x = 427,109,637,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,109,637,360.06/579,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,489.70

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