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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,246.40, 868,869.60 and 295,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,246.40, 868,869.60 and 295,811.20 is: 443,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,246.40 : 868,869.60 = 295,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,246.40/868,869.60 = 295,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,246.40x = 868,869.60 × 295,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,246.40x = 257,021,359,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,021,359,019.52/579,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,716.80

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