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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,630.10, 868,408.35 and 496,686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,630.10, 868,408.35 and 496,686.10 is: 744,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,630.10 : 868,408.35 = 496,686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,630.10/868,408.35 = 496,686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,630.10x = 868,408.35 × 496,686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,630.10x = 431,326,356,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,326,356,568.94/579,630.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,140.71

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