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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,615.40, 869,423.10 and 358,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,615.40, 869,423.10 and 358,124.20 is: 537,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,615.40 : 869,423.10 = 358,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,615.40/869,423.10 = 358,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,615.40x = 869,423.10 × 358,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,615.40x = 311,361,452,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,361,452,149.02/579,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,186.30

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