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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,683.40, 869,525.10 and 264,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,683.40, 869,525.10 and 264,755.40 is: 397,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,683.40 : 869,525.10 = 264,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,683.40/869,525.10 = 264,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,683.40x = 869,525.10 × 264,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,683.40x = 230,211,465,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,211,465,660.54/579,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,133.10

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