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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,149.19, 799,161.39 and 337,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,149.19, 799,161.39 and 337,381.20 is: 465,548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,149.19 : 799,161.39 = 337,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,149.19/799,161.39 = 337,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,149.19x = 799,161.39 × 337,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,149.19x = 269,622,028,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,622,028,751.87/579,149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,548.49

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