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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,381.20, 869,071.80 and 529,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,381.20, 869,071.80 and 529,614.80 is: 794,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,381.20 : 869,071.80 = 529,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,381.20/869,071.80 = 529,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,381.20x = 869,071.80 × 529,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,381.20x = 460,273,287,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,273,287,542.64/579,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,422.20

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