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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,392.26, 869,337.51 and 280,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,392.26, 869,337.51 and 280,097.89 is: 420,267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,392.26 : 869,337.51 = 280,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,392.26/869,337.51 = 280,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,392.26x = 869,337.51 × 280,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,392.26x = 243,499,602,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,499,602,248.85/579,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,267.27

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