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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,140.40, 868,710.60 and 200,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,140.40, 868,710.60 and 200,060.40 is: 300,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,140.40 : 868,710.60 = 200,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,140.40/868,710.60 = 200,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,140.40x = 868,710.60 × 200,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,140.40x = 173,794,590,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,794,590,120.24/579,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,090.60

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