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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,205.60, 868,808.40 and 205,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,205.60, 868,808.40 and 205,266.40 is: 307,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,205.60 : 868,808.40 = 205,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,205.60/868,808.40 = 205,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,205.60x = 868,808.40 × 205,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,205.60x = 178,337,172,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,337,172,557.76/579,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,899.60

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