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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,175.20, 868,532.40 and 205,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,175.20, 868,532.40 and 205,005.60 is: 307,426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,175.20 : 868,532.40 = 205,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,175.20/868,532.40 = 205,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,175.20x = 868,532.40 × 205,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,175.20x = 178,054,005,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,054,005,781.44/579,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,426.85

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