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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,273.40, 868,910.10 and 205,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,273.40, 868,910.10 and 205,334.20 is: 308,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,273.40 : 868,910.10 = 205,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,273.40/868,910.10 = 205,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,273.40x = 868,910.10 × 205,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,273.40x = 178,416,960,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,416,960,255.42/579,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,001.30

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