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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,210.41, 868,553.18 and 376,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,210.41, 868,553.18 and 376,606.73 is: 564,739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,210.41 : 868,553.18 = 376,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,210.41/868,553.18 = 376,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,210.41x = 868,553.18 × 376,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,210.41x = 327,102,974,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,102,974,651.53/579,210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,739.46

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