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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,462.24, 869,222.40 and 205,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,462.24, 869,222.40 and 205,514.40 is: 308,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,462.24 : 869,222.40 = 205,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,462.24/869,222.40 = 205,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,462.24x = 869,222.40 × 205,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,462.24x = 178,637,720,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,637,720,002.56/579,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,281.90

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