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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,670.60, 869,505.90 and 330,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,670.60, 869,505.90 and 330,838.60 is: 496,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,670.60 : 869,505.90 = 330,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,670.60/869,505.90 = 330,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,670.60x = 869,505.90 × 330,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,670.60x = 287,666,114,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,666,114,647.74/579,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,257.90

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