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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,601.60, 869,056.80 and 299,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,601.60, 869,056.80 and 299,665.60 is: 449,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,601.60 : 869,056.80 = 299,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,601.60/869,056.80 = 299,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,601.60x = 869,056.80 × 299,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,601.60x = 260,426,427,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,426,427,406.08/579,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,319.72

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