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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,625.70, 869,438.55 and 402,478.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,625.70, 869,438.55 and 402,478.70 is: 603,718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,625.70 : 869,438.55 = 402,478.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,625.70/869,438.55 = 402,478.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,625.70x = 869,438.55 × 402,478.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,625.70x = 349,930,497,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,930,497,333.89/579,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,718.05

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