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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,529.40, 868,127.70 and 402,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,529.40, 868,127.70 and 402,236.60 is: 602,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,529.40 : 868,127.70 = 402,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,529.40/868,127.70 = 402,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,529.40x = 868,127.70 × 402,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,529.40x = 349,192,734,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,192,734,413.82/579,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,545.33

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