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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,274.09, 867,779.93 and 275,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,274.09, 867,779.93 and 275,235.57 is: 412,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,274.09 : 867,779.93 = 275,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,274.09/867,779.93 = 275,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,274.09x = 867,779.93 × 275,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,274.09x = 238,843,904,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,843,904,356.20/579,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,315.88

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