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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,683.60, 869,233.80 and 343,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,683.60, 869,233.80 and 343,098.80 is: 514,475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,683.60 : 869,233.80 = 343,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,683.60/869,233.80 = 343,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,683.60x = 869,233.80 × 343,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,683.60x = 298,233,073,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,233,073,699.44/579,683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,475.61

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