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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,343.09, 869,254.70 and 312,790.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,343.09, 869,254.70 and 312,790.31 is: 469,315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,343.09 : 869,254.70 = 312,790.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,343.09/869,254.70 = 312,790.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,343.09x = 869,254.70 × 312,790.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,343.09x = 271,894,447,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,894,447,691.14/579,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,315.08

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