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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,182.13, 798,385.34 and 406,615.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,182.13, 798,385.34 and 406,615.98 is: 560,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,182.13 : 798,385.34 = 406,615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,182.13/798,385.34 = 406,615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,182.13x = 798,385.34 × 406,615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,182.13x = 324,636,237,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,636,237,441.73/579,182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,508.03

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