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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,277.60, 868,916.40 and 539,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,277.60, 868,916.40 and 539,911.60 is: 809,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,277.60 : 868,916.40 = 539,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,277.60/868,916.40 = 539,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,277.60x = 868,916.40 × 539,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,277.60x = 469,138,043,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,138,043,790.24/579,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,867.40

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