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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,597.70, 869,396.55 and 367,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,597.70, 869,396.55 and 367,021.30 is: 550,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,597.70 : 869,396.55 = 367,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,597.70/869,396.55 = 367,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,597.70x = 869,396.55 × 367,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,597.70x = 319,087,051,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,087,051,996.52/579,597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,531.95

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