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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,213.60, 868,820.40 and 539,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,213.60, 868,820.40 and 539,847.60 is: 809,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,213.60 : 868,820.40 = 539,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,213.60/868,820.40 = 539,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,213.60x = 868,820.40 × 539,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,213.60x = 469,030,607,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,030,607,771.04/579,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,771.40

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