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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,309.98, 868,165.09 and 418,100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,309.98, 868,165.09 and 418,100.74 is: 626,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,309.98 : 868,165.09 = 418,100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,309.98/868,165.09 = 418,100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,309.98x = 868,165.09 × 418,100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,309.98x = 362,980,463,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,980,463,355.50/579,309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,573.82

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