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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,277.60, 868,916.40 and 402,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,277.60, 868,916.40 and 402,330.40 is: 603,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,277.60 : 868,916.40 = 402,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,277.60/868,916.40 = 402,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,277.60x = 868,916.40 × 402,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,277.60x = 349,591,482,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,591,482,778.56/579,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,495.60

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