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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,486.80, 869,230.20 and 492,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,486.80, 869,230.20 and 492,006.80 is: 738,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,486.80 : 869,230.20 = 492,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,486.80/869,230.20 = 492,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,486.80x = 869,230.20 × 492,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,486.80x = 427,667,169,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,667,169,165.36/579,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,010.20

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