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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,712.10, 812,149.90 and 579,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,712.10, 812,149.90 and 579,712.10 is: 812,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,712.10 : 812,149.90 = 579,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,712.10/812,149.90 = 579,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,712.10x = 812,149.90 × 579,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,712.10x = 470,813,124,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,813,124,043.79/579,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,149.90

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