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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,590.15, 868,002.83 and 283,756.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,590.15, 868,002.83 and 283,756.55 is: 424,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,590.15 : 868,002.83 = 283,756.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,590.15/868,002.83 = 283,756.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,590.15x = 868,002.83 × 283,756.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,590.15x = 246,301,487,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,301,487,012.25/579,590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,958.03

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