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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,371.60, 869,057.40 and 558,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,371.60, 869,057.40 and 558,376.40 is: 837,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,371.60 : 869,057.40 = 558,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,371.60/869,057.40 = 558,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,371.60x = 869,057.40 × 558,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,371.60x = 485,261,142,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,261,142,405.36/579,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,564.60

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