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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,281.40, 868,922.10 and 295,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,281.40, 868,922.10 and 295,846.20 is: 443,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,281.40 : 868,922.10 = 295,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,281.40/868,922.10 = 295,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,281.40x = 868,922.10 × 295,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,281.40x = 257,067,301,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,067,301,381.02/579,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,769.30

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