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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,584.70, 869,377.05 and 367,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,584.70, 869,377.05 and 367,008.30 is: 550,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,584.70 : 869,377.05 = 367,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,584.70/869,377.05 = 367,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,584.70x = 869,377.05 × 367,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,584.70x = 319,068,593,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,068,593,179.52/579,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,512.45

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