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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,241.80, 868,862.70 and 537,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,241.80, 868,862.70 and 537,251.40 is: 805,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,241.80 : 868,862.70 = 537,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,241.80/868,862.70 = 537,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,241.80x = 868,862.70 × 537,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,241.80x = 466,797,701,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,797,701,982.78/579,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,877.10

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