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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,234.49, 868,812.76 and 200,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,234.49, 868,812.76 and 200,160.41 is: 300,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,234.49 : 868,812.76 = 200,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,234.49/868,812.76 = 200,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,234.49x = 868,812.76 × 200,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,234.49x = 173,901,917,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,901,917,254.03/579,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,227.15

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