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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,629.60, 868,407.60 and 496,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,629.60, 868,407.60 and 496,685.60 is: 744,139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,629.60 : 868,407.60 = 496,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,629.60/868,407.60 = 496,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,629.60x = 868,407.60 × 496,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,629.60x = 431,325,549,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,325,549,850.56/579,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,139.96

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