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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,279.60, 868,919.40 and 539,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,279.60, 868,919.40 and 539,913.60 is: 809,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,279.60 : 868,919.40 = 539,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,279.60/868,919.40 = 539,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,279.60x = 868,919.40 × 539,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,279.60x = 469,141,401,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,141,401,363.84/579,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,870.40

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