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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,246.80, 869,023.80 and 205,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,246.80, 869,023.80 and 205,230.80 is: 307,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,246.80 : 869,023.80 = 205,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,246.80/869,023.80 = 205,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,246.80x = 869,023.80 × 205,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,246.80x = 178,350,449,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,350,449,693.04/579,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,900.62

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